Amma, WV (ZIP 25005) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 26 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (26 total). Of these, 11 (42%) 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 $37.9M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2023.
Amma has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Amma has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Amma has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Amma has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 19, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Amma was Flood on Jun 23, 2016, which caused $36M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 16, 2003), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 29, 2005 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25005 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (26 events), hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Amma, WV, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $37.9M in property damage.
Yes, Amma (ZIP 25005) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25005 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 23, 2016. This event caused $36M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.3M in property damage in the Amma, WV area (ZIP 25005). 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 →