Clay, WV (ZIP 25043) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 20 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.4M.
With 20 recorded incidents (51% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (30%) 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 $9.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Clay 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 $855K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2022.
Clay 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clay was Flood on Jun 23, 2016, which caused $9M 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 25043 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (20 events), hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clay, WV, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.5M in property damage.
Yes, Clay (ZIP 25043) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25043 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 23, 2016. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.4M in property damage in the Clay, WV area (ZIP 25043). 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 →