Federal records document 85 natural disaster events in the Duncan, WV area (ZIP 25252). These include 50 floods, 23 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.6M.
With 50 recorded incidents (59% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 15 (30%) 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 21, 2022.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $111K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Duncan 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.
Duncan has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $370K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2019.
Duncan 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 Duncan was Ice Storm on Feb 16, 2003, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 13, 2013), causing $3M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 10, 2022 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25252 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (50 events), hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Duncan, WV, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.6M in property damage.
Yes, Duncan (ZIP 25252) has 50 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 21, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25252 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.6M in property damage in the Duncan, WV area (ZIP 25252). 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 →