Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 26717 in Elk Garden, WV. These include 7 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Elk Garden is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2017.
Elk Garden has experienced 3 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 $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 29, 2002.
Elk Garden has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 27, 2012.
Elk Garden has experienced 2 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1998.
Elk Garden 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.
Elk Garden has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 12, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elk Garden 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26717 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elk Garden, WV, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Elk Garden (ZIP 26717) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2012.
Elk Garden has 2 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 Jun 2, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26717 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 $3.9M in property damage in the Elk Garden, WV area (ZIP 26717). 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 →