Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 25264 in Mount Alto, WV. These include 19 floods, 7 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 19 recorded incidents (56% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (32%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 2, 2022.
Mount Alto has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 25, 2020.
Mount Alto 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.
Mount Alto 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.
Mount Alto 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Alto was Ice Storm on Feb 16, 2003, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25264 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (19 events), hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Alto, WV, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.2M in property damage.
Yes, Mount Alto (ZIP 25264) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 2, 2022.
Mount Alto 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 25264 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 $3.5M in property damage in the Mount Alto, WV area (ZIP 25264). 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 →