Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 26586 in Montana Mines, WV. These include 24 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M.
With 24 recorded incidents (55% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 12 (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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2019.
Montana Mines 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.
Montana Mines has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montana Mines 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 26586 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (24 events), hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montana Mines, WV, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Montana Mines (ZIP 26586) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
Montana Mines has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26586 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 $2.4M in property damage in the Montana Mines, WV area (ZIP 26586). 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 →