ZIP code 25214, covering Winifrede, WV, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 floods, 11 blizzards, and 7 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Winifrede is floods, with 24 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (42%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Winifrede has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $630K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Winifrede has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2016.
Winifrede has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Winifrede has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 11, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winifrede was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2023, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 19, 2003), causing $2M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 16, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25214 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (24 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme cold events (7 events), hailstorms (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winifrede, WV, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.3M in property damage.
Yes, Winifrede (ZIP 25214) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2023.
Winifrede has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $95K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25214 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2023. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.2M in property damage in the Winifrede, WV area (ZIP 25214). 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 →