Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 25251 in Left Hand, WV. These include 22 floods, 3 blizzards, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 22 recorded incidents (69% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (41%) 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 $40.1M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2023.
Left Hand 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.
Left Hand 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.
Left Hand has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Left Hand has experienced 1 severe wind event 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 $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Left Hand was Flood on Jun 23, 2016, which caused $36M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Jun 23, 2016), causing $2.5M 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 25251 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (22 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Left Hand, WV, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40.1M in property damage.
Yes, Left Hand (ZIP 25251) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40.1M 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 25251 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 23, 2016. This event caused $36M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.4M in property damage in the Left Hand, WV area (ZIP 25251). 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 →