Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 26739 in Mount Storm, WV. These include 6 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 6 recorded incidents (30% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2017.
Mount Storm has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2012.
Mount Storm 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2003.
Mount Storm has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 26, 2018.
Mount Storm has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
Mount Storm has experienced 1 tornado 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 $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 1967.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Storm was Winter Storm on Feb 14, 2003, which caused $1.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 6, 1996), causing $1.6M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26739 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (6 events), hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (3 events), wildfires (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Storm, WV, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Mount Storm (ZIP 26739) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2017.
Mount Storm has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 1967.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26739 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 14, 2003. This event caused $1.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Mount Storm, WV area (ZIP 26739). 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 →