Glen Ferris, WV (ZIP 25090) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 10 blizzards, 8 floods, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.7M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (10 total). 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.
Glen Ferris has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $9.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 17, 2023.
Glen Ferris has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Glen Ferris 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.
Glen Ferris has experienced 2 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 Jan 21, 2021.
Glen Ferris has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glen Ferris 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 25090 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (10 events), floods (8 events), hailstorms (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), wildfires (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glen Ferris, WV, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7M in property damage.
Yes, Glen Ferris (ZIP 25090) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 17, 2023.
Glen Ferris 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 25090 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 $16.7M in property damage in the Glen Ferris, WV area (ZIP 25090). 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 →