Ashford, WV (ZIP 25009) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 30 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Ashford is floods, with 30 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 16 (53%) 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Ashford has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Ashford has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 3, 2016.
Ashford has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Ashford has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $585K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Ashford has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 11, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ashford was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2023, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 29, 2012), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25009 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (30 events), hailstorms (6 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ashford, WV, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.6M in property damage.
Yes, Ashford (ZIP 25009) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Ashford has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $585K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25009 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2023. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4M in property damage in the Ashford, WV area (ZIP 25009). 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 →