Federal records document 79 natural disaster events in the Spencer, WV area (ZIP 25276). These include 48 floods, 22 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 48 recorded incidents (61% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 14 (29%) 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 $6.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $74K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 30, 2016.
Spencer has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Spencer has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Spencer has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $78K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2015.
Spencer has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spencer was Flash Flood on Jun 13, 2013, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 23, 2016), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 16, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25276 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (48 events), hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spencer, WV, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.7M in property damage.
Yes, Spencer (ZIP 25276) has 48 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Spencer has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25276 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 13, 2013. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.9M in property damage in the Spencer, WV area (ZIP 25276). 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 →