Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 25174 in Rock Creek, WV. These include 12 blizzards, 9 floods, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 12 recorded incidents (48% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (75%) 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 $10.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 21, 2015.
Rock Creek has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 17, 2023.
Rock Creek has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Rock Creek 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 Mar 14, 1967.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rock Creek was Heavy Snow on Jan 27, 1998, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 3, 1998), causing $3.5M in damages. Flood on Nov 19, 2003 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25174 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (12 events), floods (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rock Creek, WV, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.9M in property damage.
Yes, Rock Creek (ZIP 25174) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 17, 2023.
Rock Creek has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 1967.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25174 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Jan 27, 1998. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.2M in property damage in the Rock Creek, WV area (ZIP 25174). 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 →