Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 26810 in Lost City, WV. These include 6 wildfires, 5 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (6 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 15, 2025.
Lost City has experienced 5 blizzards 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 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 Dec 15, 2007.
Lost City has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 25, 2005.
Lost City has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2016.
Lost City 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lost City was Flood on Sep 6, 1996, which caused $5.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 14, 2003), causing $1.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 10, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26810 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (6 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lost City, WV, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Lost City (ZIP 26810) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26810 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 6, 1996. This event caused $5.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.1M in property damage in the Lost City, WV area (ZIP 26810). 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 →