Sissonville, WV (ZIP 25320) has experienced 95 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 floods, 35 hailstorms, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (42% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 16 (40%) 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 $35.2M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $106.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 12% 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.
Sissonville 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.
Sissonville has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2016.
Sissonville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 24, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sissonville was Flood on Jun 23, 2016, which caused $26M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 26, 2018), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Nov 19, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25320 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (40 events), hailstorms (35 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme cold events (7 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sissonville, WV, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35.2M in property damage.
Yes, Sissonville (ZIP 25320) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Sissonville has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $20K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25320 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 $40.1M in property damage in the Sissonville, WV area (ZIP 25320). 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 →