Gandeeville, WV (ZIP 25243) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 23 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Gandeeville is floods, with 23 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (35%) 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 $29.6M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 9, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Gandeeville 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.
Gandeeville 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.
Gandeeville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $78K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2015.
Gandeeville has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gandeeville was Flood on Jun 23, 2016, which caused $26M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 13, 2013), causing $3M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 16, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25243 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (23 events), hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 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 Gandeeville, WV, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $29.6M in property damage.
Yes, Gandeeville (ZIP 25243) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 9, 2023.
Gandeeville has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25243 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 $31.8M in property damage in the Gandeeville, WV area (ZIP 25243). 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 →