Metz, WV (ZIP 26585) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 14 floods, 9 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Metz is floods, with 14 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (43%) 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 May 30, 2025.
Metz has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2012.
Metz 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.
Metz has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 1981.
The most significant disaster event on record for Metz 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 26585 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (14 events), hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Metz, WV, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.2M in property damage.
Yes, Metz (ZIP 26585) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 30, 2025.
Metz has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26585 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 $10.5M in property damage in the Metz, WV area (ZIP 26585). 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 →