Pool, WV (ZIP 26684) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (10 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Pool 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 Jul 27, 2022.
Pool 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.
Pool 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.
Pool 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 Pool 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 26684 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pool, WV, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Pool (ZIP 26684) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2022.
Pool 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 26684 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 Pool, WV area (ZIP 26684). 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 →