ZIP code 25064, covering Dunbar, WV, has 112 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 52 floods, 42 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $23M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dunbar is floods, with 52 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 15 (29%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
There have been 42 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Dunbar 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.
Dunbar has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $890K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Dunbar 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.
Dunbar has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dunbar was 2.5" Hail on Aug 30, 2006, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Jun 2, 1998), causing $6M in damages. Flash Flood on May 26, 2018 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25064 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (52 events), hailstorms (42 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dunbar, WV, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.8M in property damage.
Yes, Dunbar (ZIP 25064) has 52 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Dunbar has 5 recorded tornado events 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 $890K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25064 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Aug 30, 2006. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23M in property damage in the Dunbar, WV area (ZIP 25064). 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 →