Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 25060 in Dorothy, WV. These include 13 floods, 4 blizzards, and 4 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (13 total). Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2021.
Dorothy 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.
Dorothy 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.
Dorothy has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 29, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dorothy was Heavy Snow on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2007), causing $750K in damages. Flood on Mar 13, 2010 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25060 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and hailstorms (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dorothy, WV, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Dorothy (ZIP 25060) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25060 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 $3.8M in property damage in the Dorothy, WV area (ZIP 25060). 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 →