Fairview, WV (ZIP 26570) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 21 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Fairview is floods, with 21 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (33%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 30, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2019.
Fairview 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.
Fairview has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $355.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 22, 2017.
Fairview has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairview was Flood on Feb 19, 2000, which caused $500K 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 26570 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairview, WV, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Fairview (ZIP 26570) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 30, 2025.
Fairview has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $355.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 22, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26570 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 Fairview, WV area (ZIP 26570). 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 →