ZIP code 26537, covering Kingwood, WV, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. A total of 23 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (35 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $226K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (18%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Kingwood 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.
Kingwood has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 1996.
Kingwood has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kingwood was EF3 Tornado on Jun 3, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $710K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26537 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (22 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kingwood, WV, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $226K in property damage.
Yes, Kingwood (ZIP 26537) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Kingwood has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26537 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 3, 1980. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Kingwood, WV area (ZIP 26537). 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 →