Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 25211 in Widen, WV. These include 8 floods, 3 blizzards, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Widen is floods, with 8 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $304K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2023.
Widen has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $855K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2022.
Widen has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Widen has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Widen was Heavy Snow on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 19, 2003), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25211 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (8 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Widen, WV, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $304K in property damage.
Yes, Widen (ZIP 25211) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $304K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25211 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 $1.3M in property damage in the Widen, WV area (ZIP 25211). 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 →