Gilboa, WV (ZIP 26671) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.8M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 14 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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.
Gilboa 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.
Gilboa 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gilboa 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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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26671 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gilboa, WV, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Gilboa (ZIP 26671) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26671 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 $13.8M in property damage in the Gilboa, WV area (ZIP 26671). 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 →