ZIP code 26588, covering Rivesville, WV, has 72 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 floods, 24 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Rivesville is floods, with 38 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 15 (39%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Rivesville has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $128K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2014.
Rivesville has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 2005.
Rivesville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rivesville was Flash Flood on Jun 15, 2025, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 19, 2000), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26588 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (38 events), hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rivesville, WV, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, Rivesville (ZIP 26588) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
Rivesville has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $128K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26588 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 $3.1M in property damage in the Rivesville, WV area (ZIP 26588). 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 →