Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the London, WV area (ZIP 25126). These include 27 floods, 11 blizzards, and 7 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (27 total). Of these, 11 (41%) 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 $14.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 21% 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.
London 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.
London has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
London has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 28, 1991.
London has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for London was Flash Flood on Aug 15, 2022, which caused $9M 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 25126 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (27 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme cold events (7 events), hailstorms (6 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in London, WV, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.8M in property damage.
Yes, London (ZIP 25126) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
London has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $70K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25126 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 $19.7M in property damage in the London, WV area (ZIP 25126). 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 →