Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 24845 in Ikes Fork, WV. These include 22 floods, 9 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 22 recorded incidents (55% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (36%) 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Ikes Fork has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2015.
Ikes Fork has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Ikes Fork has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ikes Fork was Flood on Feb 15, 2025, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Jan 27, 1998), causing $2M in damages. Heavy Snow on Dec 18, 2009 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24845 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (22 events), hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold events (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ikes Fork, WV, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.2M in property damage.
Yes, Ikes Fork (ZIP 24845) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24845 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 15, 2025. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.4M in property damage in the Ikes Fork, WV area (ZIP 24845). 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 →