Robson, WV (ZIP 25173) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 12 floods, 10 blizzards, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Robson is floods, with 12 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (50%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 17, 2023.
Robson 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.
Robson has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Robson 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.
Robson has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Robson has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Robson was Heavy Snow on Jan 27, 1998, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Oct 29, 2012), causing $1.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 3, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25173 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), blizzards (10 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), wildfires (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Robson, WV, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Robson (ZIP 25173) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 17, 2023.
Robson has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25173 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Jan 27, 1998. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.6M in property damage in the Robson, WV area (ZIP 25173). 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 →