Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 25161 in Powellton, WV. These include 12 floods, 10 blizzards, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.8M.
With 12 recorded incidents (43% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 Jul 9, 2023.
Powellton 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.
Powellton has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Powellton 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Powellton 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 25161 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), blizzards (10 events), hailstorms (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Powellton, WV, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.7M in property damage.
Yes, Powellton (ZIP 25161) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25161 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 $17.8M in property damage in the Powellton, WV area (ZIP 25161). 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 →