Rachel, WV (ZIP 26587) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 12 floods, 4 blizzards, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $474K.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (12 total). Of these, 3 (25%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $148K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Rachel 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.
Rachel has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
Rachel 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 Rachel was EF2 Tornado on Jun 21, 1981, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26587 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), blizzards (4 events), hailstorms (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rachel, WV, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $148K in property damage.
Yes, Rachel (ZIP 26587) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $148K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2025.
Rachel 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 26587 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 21, 1981. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $474K in property damage in the Rachel, WV area (ZIP 26587). 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 →