Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 25286 in Walton, WV. These include 18 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Walton is floods, with 18 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (33%) 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 $26.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 9, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Walton 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.
Walton 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.
Walton 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 $128K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walton was Flood on Jun 23, 2016, which caused $26M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 16, 2003), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25286 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walton, WV, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26.5M in property damage.
Yes, Walton (ZIP 25286) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25286 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 23, 2016. This event caused $26M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.8M in property damage in the Walton, WV area (ZIP 25286). 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 →