ZIP code 26651, covering Summersville, WV, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 29 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (36 total). 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 $328K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (28%) 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 $13.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Summersville 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.
Summersville 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.
Summersville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Summersville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 6, 1969.
The most significant disaster event on record for Summersville was Blizzard on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 23, 2016), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Jun 23, 2016 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26651 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (29 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Summersville, WV, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $328K in property damage.
Yes, Summersville (ZIP 26651) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Summersville has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 6, 1969.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26651 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 $23.9M in property damage in the Summersville, WV area (ZIP 26651). 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 →