Cannelton, WV (ZIP 25036) has a moderate disaster history with 40 recorded events. These include 16 floods, 10 blizzards, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.1M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (16 total). Of these, 7 (44%) 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 $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Cannelton has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 21, 2015.
Cannelton has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Cannelton has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Cannelton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 28, 1991.
Cannelton has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cannelton was Flash Flood on Aug 15, 2022, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Jan 27, 1998), causing $3M in damages. Blizzard on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25036 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events), blizzards (10 events), hailstorms (8 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), tornado (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cannelton, WV, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.7M in property damage.
Yes, Cannelton (ZIP 25036) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Cannelton has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25036 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 15, 2022. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.1M in property damage in the Cannelton, WV area (ZIP 25036). 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 →