Federal records document 100 natural disaster events in the Lanham, WV area (ZIP 25159). These include 43 floods, 40 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Lanham is floods, with 43 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 13 (30%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 40% 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.
Lanham 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.
Lanham 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.
Lanham has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $365K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Lanham has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lanham 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 25159 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (43 events), hailstorms (40 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lanham, WV, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.6M in property damage.
Yes, Lanham (ZIP 25159) has 43 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Lanham has 3 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 $365K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25159 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 $8.4M in property damage in the Lanham, WV area (ZIP 25159). 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 →