Riffle, WV (ZIP 26619) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 30 floods, 17 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (30 total). Of these, 8 (27%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.
Riffle 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.
Riffle 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Riffle was Heavy Snow on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 4, 2008), causing $900K 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 26619 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (30 events), hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Riffle, WV, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.8M in property damage.
Yes, Riffle (ZIP 26619) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M 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 26619 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Riffle, WV area (ZIP 26619). 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 →