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26662 Canvas, WV — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Canvas, WV (26662)

Canvas, WV (ZIP 26662) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 17 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.

🌊 Floods

Canvas has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 Jun 22, 2022.

❄️ Blizzards

Canvas 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.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Canvas 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Canvas has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 1967.

💨 Severe wind events

Canvas has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Canvas 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Canvas, WV (26662)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26662 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 26662?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canvas, WV, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $52K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 26662 (Canvas) prone to flooding?

Yes, Canvas (ZIP 26662) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2022.

Has Canvas (26662) ever been hit by a tornado?

Canvas has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 1967.

What was the worst natural disaster in Canvas, WV?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26662 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 26662?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.1M in property damage in the Canvas, WV area (ZIP 26662). 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 →

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