Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Buffalo, WV area (ZIP 25033). These include 25 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (25 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $121.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (50%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Buffalo has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $838K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Buffalo 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 $380K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Buffalo has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Buffalo has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buffalo was Heavy Snow on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 19, 2003), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25033 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buffalo, WV, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $121.5K in property damage.
Yes, Buffalo (ZIP 25033) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Buffalo has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $28K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25033 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Buffalo, WV area (ZIP 25033). 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 →