Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 26656 in Belva, WV. These include 8 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M.
With 8 recorded incidents (32% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $251K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Belva has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 17, 2023.
Belva has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $855K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2022.
Belva has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Belva has experienced 2 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Belva has experienced 2 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 $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belva was Flash Flood on Aug 15, 2022, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 29, 2012), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26656 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), wildfires (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belva, WV, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $251K in property damage.
Yes, Belva (ZIP 26656) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 17, 2023.
Belva has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26656 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 15, 2022. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5M in property damage in the Belva, WV area (ZIP 26656). 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 →