Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 26847 in Dorcas, WV. These include 11 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 4 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (11 total). 1 fatality has been attributed to hailstorms in this area. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2021.
Dorcas has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 16, 2018.
Dorcas has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 9, 2018.
Dorcas has experienced 3 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2003.
Dorcas has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
Dorcas has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dorcas was Winter Storm on Feb 14, 2003, which caused $1.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 6, 1996), causing $1.6M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 26847 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (9 events), wildfires (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dorcas, WV, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Dorcas (ZIP 26847) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M 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 26847 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 14, 2003. This event caused $1.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Dorcas, WV area (ZIP 26847). 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 →