Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 26757 in Romney, WV. These include 23 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.7M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (23 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Romney 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.
Romney 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.
Romney has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1998.
Romney has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
Romney 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 Romney 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 26757 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Romney, WV, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Romney (ZIP 26757) 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.
Romney has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $270K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26757 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 Romney, WV area (ZIP 26757). 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 →