Burlington, WV (ZIP 26710) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 12 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2022.
Burlington has experienced 6 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $247K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2019.
Burlington has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2018.
Burlington has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1998.
Burlington has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 12, 2000.
Burlington has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burlington was Flood on Sep 6, 1996, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 2, 1998), causing $250K in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26710 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burlington, WV, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23K in property damage.
Yes, Burlington (ZIP 26710) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2018.
Burlington has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $400K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26710 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 6, 1996. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Burlington, WV area (ZIP 26710). 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 →