Federal records document 139 natural disaster events in the Monongah, WV area (ZIP 26554). These include 79 floods, 44 hailstorms, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (79 total). Of these, 22 (28%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
There have been 44 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2017.
Monongah has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2003.
Monongah has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monongah was 2.8" Hail on Apr 28, 2016, which caused $3.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 3, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 15, 2025 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26554 has experienced 139 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (79 events), hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monongah, WV, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.2M in property damage.
Yes, Monongah (ZIP 26554) has 79 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2025.
Monongah has 11 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26554 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 28, 2016. This event caused $3.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.7M in property damage in the Monongah, WV area (ZIP 26554). 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 →