Orgas, WV (ZIP 25148) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 17 floods, 7 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M.
The dominant hazard type for Orgas is floods, with 17 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (59%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2021.
Orgas has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 29, 2016.
Orgas has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 3, 2016.
Orgas 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 $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Orgas was Heavy Snow on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 15, 2007), causing $750K in damages. Flood on Mar 13, 2010 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25148 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (17 events), hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orgas, WV, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Orgas (ZIP 25148) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25148 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.9M in property damage in the Orgas, WV area (ZIP 25148). 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 →