Romance, WV (ZIP 25248) has experienced 73 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 floods, 26 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.5M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 38 recorded incidents (52% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 13 (34%) 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 $28.8M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2022.
There have been 26 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $41.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 13, 2025.
Romance 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.
Romance 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.
Romance 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.
Romance has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Romance 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 $3.5M 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 25248 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (38 events), hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Romance, WV, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $28.8M in property damage.
Yes, Romance (ZIP 25248) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2022.
Romance 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 25248 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 $32.5M in property damage in the Romance, WV area (ZIP 25248). 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 →