ZIP code 26525, covering Bruceton Mills, WV, has 77 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 floods, 23 hailstorms, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.8M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 33 recorded incidents (43% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (27%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $76K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $14.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2024.
Bruceton Mills has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $147K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 13, 2019.
Bruceton Mills has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bruceton Mills was EF2 Tornado on Jun 2, 1998, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 2, 1998), causing $5M in damages. 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 19, 2025 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26525 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (33 events), hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (9 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bruceton Mills, WV, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Bruceton Mills (ZIP 26525) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Bruceton Mills has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $14.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26525 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1998. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.8M in property damage in the Bruceton Mills, WV area (ZIP 26525). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →