Mason, WV (ZIP 25260) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 floods, 19 hailstorms, and 6 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.3M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Mason is floods, with 38 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (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 $8.5M 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 19 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2023.
Mason has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2024.
Mason 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Mason 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 Mason was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 16, 2003), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jan 7, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25260 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (38 events), hailstorms (19 events), extreme cold events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mason, WV, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.5M in property damage.
Yes, Mason (ZIP 25260) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25260 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.3M in property damage in the Mason, WV area (ZIP 25260). 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 →