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26804 Circleville, WV — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Circleville, WV (26804)

Circleville, WV (ZIP 26804) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 4 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.9M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Circleville is hailstorms, with 8 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

Circleville has experienced 5 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2008.

🔥 Wildfires

Circleville has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 26, 2018.

🌊 Floods

Circleville has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 19, 2003.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Circleville has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1970.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Circleville was Flood on Sep 6, 1996, which caused $5.1M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 14, 2003), causing $4.5M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Circleville, WV (26804)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26804 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (5 events), wildfires (4 events), floods (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 26804?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Circleville, WV, with 8 events documented.

Is ZIP code 26804 (Circleville) prone to flooding?

Yes, Circleville (ZIP 26804) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 19, 2003.

Has Circleville (26804) ever been hit by a tornado?

Circleville has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1970.

What was the worst natural disaster in Circleville, WV?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26804 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 6, 1996. This event caused $5.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 26804?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.9M in property damage in the Circleville, WV area (ZIP 26804). 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 →

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