Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 26610 in Birch River, WV. These include 26 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (26 total). Of these, 8 (31%) 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 $31.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $81K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Birch River has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $9.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Birch River has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $53K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Birch River 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 Birch River was Flash Flood on Jun 23, 2016, which caused $22M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Oct 29, 2012), causing $7.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 23, 2016 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26610 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (26 events), hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 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 Birch River, WV, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $31.7M in property damage.
Yes, Birch River (ZIP 26610) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31.7M 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 26610 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 $41.3M in property damage in the Birch River, WV area (ZIP 26610). 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 →