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25239 Cottageville, WV — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Cottageville, WV (25239)

Cottageville, WV (ZIP 25239) has experienced 62 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 floods, 21 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

🌊 Floods — Most Frequent Hazard

With 32 recorded incidents (52% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (31%) 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 Jan 31, 2025.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2022.

❄️ Blizzards

Cottageville has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Cottageville 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Cottageville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $258K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 2007.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Cottageville was Ice Storm on Feb 16, 2003, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 10, 2022), causing $900K in damages. Flash Flood on May 18, 2001 also caused significant damage ($550K).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Cottageville, WV (25239)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25239 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (32 events), hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 25239?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cottageville, WV, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 25239 (Cottageville) prone to flooding?

Yes, Cottageville (ZIP 25239) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.

Has Cottageville (25239) ever been hit by a tornado?

Cottageville has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $258K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 2007.

What was the worst natural disaster in Cottageville, WV?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25239 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 16, 2003. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 25239?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.5M in property damage in the Cottageville, WV area (ZIP 25239). 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 →

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