Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 25501 in Alkol, WV. These include 28 floods, 8 blizzards, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.4M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 28 recorded incidents (61% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 11 (39%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Alkol has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $910K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Alkol has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Alkol has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Alkol has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alkol was Flood on Nov 12, 2003, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 15, 2003), causing $2.5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25501 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (28 events), blizzards (8 events), hailstorms (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alkol, WV, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.3M in property damage.
Yes, Alkol (ZIP 25501) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25501 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 12, 2003. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.4M in property damage in the Alkol, WV area (ZIP 25501). 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 →