Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 26845 in Old Fields, WV. These include 5 blizzards, 5 floods, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M.
With 5 recorded incidents (45% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Old Fields has experienced 5 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.
Old Fields 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 Old Fields 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 26845 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Old Fields, WV, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Old Fields (ZIP 26845) has 5 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 26845 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 Old Fields, WV area (ZIP 26845). 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 →