Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 26676 in Leivasy, WV. These include 5 blizzards, 5 floods, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $14M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 22% of all recorded events (5 total). 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.
Leivasy has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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.
Leivasy has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 21, 2012.
Leivasy has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Leivasy 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.
Leivasy 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leivasy 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 26676 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), hailstorms (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 22% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leivasy, WV, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.4M in property damage.
Yes, Leivasy (ZIP 26676) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2022.
Leivasy 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.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26676 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 $14M in property damage in the Leivasy, WV area (ZIP 26676). 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 →