Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 26711 in Capon Bridge, WV. These include 28 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Capon Bridge is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Capon Bridge 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
Capon Bridge has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $351.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Capon Bridge has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $12.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 1999.
Capon Bridge 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Capon Bridge was Frost/Freeze on Apr 10, 1997, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 6, 1996), causing $2.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26711 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Capon Bridge, WV, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Capon Bridge (ZIP 26711) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26711 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 10, 1997. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.7M in property damage in the Capon Bridge, WV area (ZIP 26711). 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 →