ZIP code 25160, covering Pond Gap, WV, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 floods, 11 blizzards, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (24 total). Of these, 11 (46%) 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 20% 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.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $306K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Pond Gap 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.
Pond Gap has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 28, 1991.
Pond Gap has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pond Gap 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 25160 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (24 events), blizzards (11 events), hailstorms (11 events), extreme cold events (7 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pond Gap, WV, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.8M in property damage.
Yes, Pond Gap (ZIP 25160) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25160 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 $19.9M in property damage in the Pond Gap, WV area (ZIP 25160). 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 →