Herold, WV (ZIP 26601) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 floods, 20 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (36 total). Of these, 12 (33%) 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 $24.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Herold has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 13, 2019.
Herold has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Herold has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 31, 2013.
Herold has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Herold was Flash Flood on Jun 23, 2016, which caused $22M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 29, 2012), causing $1M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jun 16, 1998 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26601 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (36 events), hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Herold, WV, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24.6M in property damage.
Yes, Herold (ZIP 26601) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26601 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 23, 2016. This event caused $22M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.8M in property damage in the Herold, WV area (ZIP 26601). 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 →