ZIP code 26543, covering Osage, WV, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 floods, 19 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M.
With 28 recorded incidents (52% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (36%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 25, 2022.
Osage 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.
Osage has experienced 2 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 May 26, 2011.
Osage 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 Osage 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 26543 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (28 events), hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Osage, WV, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Osage (ZIP 26543) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
Osage 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 26543 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 $1.6M in property damage in the Osage, WV area (ZIP 26543). 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 →