Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 26823 in Capon Springs, WV. These include 8 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (8 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
Capon Springs has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Capon Springs 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.
Capon Springs has experienced 2 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 19, 2003.
Capon Springs 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.
Capon Springs has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 6, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Capon Springs 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 26823 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Capon Springs, WV, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Capon Springs (ZIP 26823) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 19, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26823 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 $5.9M in property damage in the Capon Springs, WV area (ZIP 26823). 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 →