Dille, WV (ZIP 26617) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 12 floods, 5 blizzards, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Dille is floods, with 12 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2023.
Dille 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.
Dille has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Dille 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.
Dille 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 Dille was Blizzard on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 19, 2003), causing $3.8M in damages. Heavy Snow on Jan 27, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26617 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dille, WV, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.3M in property damage.
Yes, Dille (ZIP 26617) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26617 was Blizzard, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $7.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.9M in property damage in the Dille, WV area (ZIP 26617). 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 →