Maidsville, WV (ZIP 26541) has experienced 80 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 floods, 34 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Maidsville is floods, with 37 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (30%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 43% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 25, 2022.
Maidsville has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 2005.
Maidsville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Maidsville has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Maidsville was Flood on Feb 19, 2000, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 16, 1982), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26541 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (37 events), hailstorms (34 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Maidsville, WV, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Maidsville (ZIP 26541) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
Maidsville has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26541 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 19, 2000. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Maidsville, WV area (ZIP 26541). 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 →