Four States, WV (ZIP 26572) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 18 floods, 5 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (18 total). Of these, 5 (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 $693K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Four States has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
Four States 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.
Four States has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $303K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 30, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Four States was Flood on Jun 4, 2008, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 21, 1981), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26572 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), hailstorms (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Four States, WV, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $693K in property damage.
Yes, Four States (ZIP 26572) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $693K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Four States has 2 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 $303K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 30, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26572 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 4, 2008. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Four States, WV area (ZIP 26572). 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 →