Harpers Ferry, WV (ZIP 25425) has experienced 81 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.1M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 52 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2025.
Harpers Ferry has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $25.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 15, 2018.
Harpers Ferry has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $945K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 16, 2025.
Harpers Ferry has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 3, 2021.
Harpers Ferry has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2010.
Harpers Ferry has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harpers Ferry was Flood on Jan 19, 1996, which caused $20.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 15, 2018), causing $4.6M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 10, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25425 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harpers Ferry, WV, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Harpers Ferry (ZIP 25425) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 15, 2018.
Harpers Ferry has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 3, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25425 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 19, 1996. This event caused $20.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.1M in property damage in the Harpers Ferry, WV area (ZIP 25425). 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 →