Kanawha Falls, WV (ZIP 25115) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 10 blizzards, 8 floods, and 5 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Kanawha Falls is blizzards, with 10 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Kanawha Falls 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 $686.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 17, 2023.
Kanawha Falls 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.
Kanawha Falls has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Kanawha Falls 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.
Kanawha Falls 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 Kanawha Falls was Heavy Snow on Jan 27, 1998, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Oct 29, 2012), causing $1.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 3, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25115 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (10 events), floods (8 events), wildfires (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kanawha Falls, WV, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7M in property damage.
Yes, Kanawha Falls (ZIP 25115) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $686.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 17, 2023.
Kanawha Falls 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 25115 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Jan 27, 1998. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.8M in property damage in the Kanawha Falls, WV area (ZIP 25115). 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 →