ZIP code 25253, covering Letart, WV, has 82 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 floods, 24 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (48 total). Of these, 10 (21%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
There have been 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2023.
Letart has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Letart has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Letart has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $33K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 2007.
Letart has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 18, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Letart was Ice Storm on Feb 16, 2003, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 17, 2018), causing $750K in damages. Flash Flood on May 27, 2004 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25253 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (48 events), hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Letart, WV, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.9M in property damage.
Yes, Letart (ZIP 25253) has 48 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
Letart has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $33K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25253 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 16, 2003. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Letart, WV area (ZIP 25253). 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 →