Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 25231 in Advent, WV. These include 23 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Advent is floods, with 23 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (43%) 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 $28M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Advent 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Advent 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.
Advent 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 23, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Advent was Flood on Jun 23, 2016, which caused $26M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 16, 2003), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on May 17, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25231 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (23 events), hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Advent, WV, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $28M in property damage.
Yes, Advent (ZIP 25231) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2022.
Advent 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 23, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25231 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 23, 2016. This event caused $26M 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 $30.1M in property damage in the Advent, WV area (ZIP 25231). 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 →