Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 26836 in Rig, WV. These include 23 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 23 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 1 fatality has been attributed to hailstorms in this area. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
Rig has experienced 6 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 Apr 16, 2018.
Rig 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.
Rig has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
Rig 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 Rig 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 26836 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rig, WV, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Rig (ZIP 26836) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 16, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 26836 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 Rig, WV area (ZIP 26836). 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 →