Eglon, WV (ZIP 26716) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 9 floods, 8 blizzards, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (9 total). Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 3, 2018.
Eglon has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $156K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Eglon has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2025.
Eglon 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 $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eglon was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $1.7M 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 26716 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (9 events), blizzards (8 events), hailstorms (7 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eglon, WV, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Eglon (ZIP 26716) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 3, 2018.
Eglon 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 1985.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26716 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $1.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Eglon, WV area (ZIP 26716). 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 →