Hernshaw, WV (ZIP 25107) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 31 floods, 17 hailstorms, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hernshaw is floods, with 31 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (35%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2016.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Hernshaw has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $630K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Hernshaw has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $585K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Hernshaw has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 11, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hernshaw was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2023, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 19, 2003), causing $2M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 16, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25107 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (31 events), hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme cold events (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hernshaw, WV, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.3M in property damage.
Yes, Hernshaw (ZIP 25107) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Hernshaw has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $585K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25107 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2023. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.7M in property damage in the Hernshaw, WV area (ZIP 25107). 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 →