Big Otter, WV (ZIP 25113) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 27 floods, 12 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Big Otter is floods, with 27 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 13 (48%) 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 $19.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $405K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Big Otter has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $855K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2022.
Big Otter has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Big Otter has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 4, 2010.
Big Otter has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Otter was Flood on Jun 23, 2016, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 23, 2016), causing $8M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 29, 2005 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25113 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (27 events), hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Otter, WV, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.1M in property damage.
Yes, Big Otter (ZIP 25113) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25113 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 23, 2016. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.4M in property damage in the Big Otter, WV area (ZIP 25113). 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 →