Nitro, WV (ZIP 25143) has experienced 106 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 60 floods, 30 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 60 recorded incidents (57% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 16 (27%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Nitro has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $838K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Nitro has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $380K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Nitro has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $390K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Nitro has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nitro was Flash Flood on May 26, 2018, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 15, 2022), causing $1M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jun 2, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25143 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (60 events), hailstorms (30 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), 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 Nitro, WV, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6M in property damage.
Yes, Nitro (ZIP 25143) has 60 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Nitro has 4 recorded tornado events 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 $390K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25143 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 26, 2018. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.7M in property damage in the Nitro, WV area (ZIP 25143). 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 →