Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 25136 in Montgomery, WV. These include 18 floods, 10 blizzards, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.9M.
The dominant hazard type for Montgomery is floods, with 18 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (39%) 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 $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Montgomery has experienced 10 blizzards on record. 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.
Montgomery 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.
Montgomery 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.
Montgomery has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 28, 1991.
Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 25136 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), blizzards (10 events), hailstorms (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montgomery, WV, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.7M in property damage.
Yes, Montgomery (ZIP 25136) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Montgomery 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 25136 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 $17.9M in property damage in the Montgomery, WV area (ZIP 25136). 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 →