Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 26629 in Tesla, WV. These include 15 floods, 12 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (15 total). Of these, 5 (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 $23.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% 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 14, 2025.
Tesla 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.
Tesla 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 Tesla 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 26629 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (15 events), hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tesla, WV, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.2M in property damage.
Yes, Tesla (ZIP 26629) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.2M 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 26629 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 $26.1M in property damage in the Tesla, WV area (ZIP 26629). 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 →