Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 25169 in Ridgeview, WV. These include 23 floods, 9 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (23 total). Of these, 9 (39%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Ridgeview has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2014.
Ridgeview 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.
Ridgeview 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.
Ridgeview has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ridgeview was Heavy Snow on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 15, 2003), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25169 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (23 events), hailstorms (9 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ridgeview, WV, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Ridgeview (ZIP 25169) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25169 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 $2.6M in property damage in the Ridgeview, WV area (ZIP 25169). 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 →