Federal records document 99 natural disaster events in the Alum Creek, WV area (ZIP 25003). These include 57 floods, 20 hailstorms, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Alum Creek is floods, with 57 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 22 (39%) 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 $7.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Alum Creek has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $630K 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 Dec 23, 2022.
Alum Creek has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $860K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Alum Creek has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alum Creek was Flood on Nov 19, 2003, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 16, 2003), causing $1.8M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25003 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (57 events), hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme cold events (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alum Creek, WV, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.2M in property damage.
Yes, Alum Creek (ZIP 25003) has 57 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Alum Creek has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $860K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25003 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 19, 2003. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13M in property damage in the Alum Creek, WV area (ZIP 25003). 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 →