Anthony, WV (ZIP 24938) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 13 blizzards, 11 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Anthony is blizzards, with 13 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $722K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Anthony has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2018.
Anthony has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
Anthony has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 21, 1962.
Anthony has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 7, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Anthony was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Feb 6, 1998), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24938 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (13 events), hailstorms (11 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Anthony, WV, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $722K in property damage.
Yes, Anthony (ZIP 24938) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2018.
Anthony has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 21, 1962.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24938 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.5M in property damage in the Anthony, WV area (ZIP 24938). 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 →