Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Arnoldsburg, WV area (ZIP 25234). These include 31 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Arnoldsburg is floods, with 31 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (32%) 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 $3.6M 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 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2021.
Arnoldsburg has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $425K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 18, 2009.
Arnoldsburg has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arnoldsburg was Flood on Jun 23, 2016, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 16, 2003), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25234 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (31 events), hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arnoldsburg, WV, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, Arnoldsburg (ZIP 25234) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25234 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 23, 2016. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.1M in property damage in the Arnoldsburg, WV area (ZIP 25234). 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 →