Slanesville, WV (ZIP 25444) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Slanesville is hailstorms, with 4 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2023.
Slanesville has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
Slanesville has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $12.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 1999.
Slanesville 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 10, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Slanesville was Frost/Freeze on Apr 10, 1997, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 6, 1996), causing $2.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25444 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Slanesville, WV, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Slanesville (ZIP 25444) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25444 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 10, 1997. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Slanesville, WV area (ZIP 25444). 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 →