Barrackville, WV (ZIP 26559) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Barrackville is floods, with 36 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 13 (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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Barrackville 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.
Barrackville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $78K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 30, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barrackville was Flash Flood on Jun 15, 2025, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Feb 29, 2012), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26559 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (36 events), hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barrackville, WV, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.4M in property damage.
Yes, Barrackville (ZIP 26559) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
Barrackville has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $78K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 30, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26559 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 15, 2025. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Barrackville, WV area (ZIP 26559). 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 →