Charleston, WV (ZIP 25311) has experienced 129 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 63 hailstorms, 39 floods, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 63 recorded incidents (49% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $14.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 39 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (28%) 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Charleston has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $630K 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 Dec 23, 2022.
Charleston has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Charleston has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Charleston was 2.5" Hail on Aug 30, 2006, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Jun 2, 1998), causing $6M in damages. Flood on Nov 19, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25311 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), floods (39 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme cold events (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Charleston, WV, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.6M in property damage.
Yes, Charleston (ZIP 25311) has 39 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Charleston has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $205K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25311 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Aug 30, 2006. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.8M in property damage in the Charleston, WV area (ZIP 25311). 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 →