Amboy, WV (ZIP 26705) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Amboy is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 9, 2018.
Amboy has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $147K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 13, 2019.
Amboy has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Amboy was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $710K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 3, 1980), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26705 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (9 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Amboy, WV, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Amboy (ZIP 26705) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $900K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 9, 2018.
Amboy has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26705 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $710K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Amboy, WV area (ZIP 26705). 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 →