Federal records document 121 natural disaster events in the Barboursville, WV area (ZIP 25504). These include 60 floods, 41 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 60 recorded incidents (50% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 18 (30%) 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 17, 2023.
There have been 41 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Barboursville has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $655K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Barboursville has experienced 6 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 $570K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Barboursville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $190K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Barboursville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barboursville was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 15, 2003), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Nov 12, 2003 also caused significant damage ($850K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25504 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (60 events), hailstorms (41 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold events (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barboursville, WV, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.9M in property damage.
Yes, Barboursville (ZIP 25504) has 60 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 17, 2023.
Barboursville has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $105K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25504 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.5M in property damage in the Barboursville, WV area (ZIP 25504). 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 →