Eleanor, WV (ZIP 25070) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 15 floods, 13 hailstorms, 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.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (15 total). Of these, 5 (33%) 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.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Eleanor 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.
Eleanor 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.
Eleanor 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.
Eleanor has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eleanor was Heavy Snow on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 3, 2018), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25070 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (15 events), hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eleanor, WV, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Eleanor (ZIP 25070) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Eleanor has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25070 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 Eleanor, WV area (ZIP 25070). 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 →