Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 25503 in Ashton, WV. These include 21 floods, 17 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Ashton is floods, with 21 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (33%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Ashton has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Ashton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Ashton has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Ashton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ashton was Ice Storm on Feb 16, 2003, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25503 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ashton, WV, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Ashton (ZIP 25503) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
Ashton has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $145K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25503 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 16, 2003. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Ashton, WV area (ZIP 25503). 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 →