Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 25187 in Southside, WV. These include 18 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (18 total). Of these, 5 (28%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 25, 2020.
Southside has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Southside has experienced 2 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 $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Southside has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 2, 1998.
Southside has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Southside was Ice Storm on Feb 16, 2003, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25187 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Southside, WV, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Southside (ZIP 25187) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Southside has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $20K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 2, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25187 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 16, 2003. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Southside, WV area (ZIP 25187). 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 →