ZIP code 25271, covering Ripley, WV, has 94 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 floods, 36 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (45 total). Of these, 12 (27%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
There have been 36 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $121K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 13, 2025.
Ripley 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.
Ripley has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2015.
Ripley 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.
Ripley has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ripley was Ice Storm on Feb 16, 2003, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 10, 2022), causing $900K in damages. Flash Flood on May 18, 2001 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25271 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (45 events), hailstorms (36 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ripley, WV, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, Ripley (ZIP 25271) has 45 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
Ripley has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $270K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25271 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 $7.9M in property damage in the Ripley, WV area (ZIP 25271). 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 →