Gauley Bridge, WV (ZIP 25085) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 13 floods, 10 blizzards, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.1M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 31% of all recorded events (13 total). Of these, 7 (54%) 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 Jul 9, 2023.
Gauley Bridge 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.
Gauley Bridge has experienced 9 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Gauley Bridge has experienced 5 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Gauley Bridge 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.
Gauley Bridge has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gauley Bridge 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 25085 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), blizzards (10 events), hailstorms (9 events), wildfires (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gauley Bridge, WV, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.7M in property damage.
Yes, Gauley Bridge (ZIP 25085) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
Gauley Bridge 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 25085 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 Gauley Bridge, WV area (ZIP 25085). 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 →