Littleton, WV (ZIP 26581) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 10 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M. 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 43% of all recorded events (10 total). Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Littleton has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 14, 2018.
Littleton has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 13, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Littleton was Flood on Sep 18, 2004, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 5, 2005), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jan 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($540K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26581 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (10 events), hailstorms (10 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Littleton, WV, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.2M in property damage.
Yes, Littleton (ZIP 26581) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26581 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 18, 2004. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.2M in property damage in the Littleton, WV area (ZIP 26581). 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 →