ZIP code 26726, covering Scherr, WV, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Scherr is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2025.
Scherr has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2018.
Scherr 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.
Scherr has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1998.
Scherr has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 12, 2000.
Scherr 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 Scherr 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 26726 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scherr, WV, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23K in property damage.
Yes, Scherr (ZIP 26726) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2018.
Scherr has 3 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 $520K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26726 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 $4.2M in property damage in the Scherr, WV area (ZIP 26726). 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 →