Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 25505 in Big Creek, WV. These include 22 floods, 12 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.1M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (22 total). Of these, 12 (55%) 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 $15.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 21, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $733K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Big Creek 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.
Big Creek 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Creek was Flash Flood on Mar 15, 2012, which caused $5.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 12, 2003), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Feb 15, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25505 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (22 events), hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (8 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Creek, WV, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.4M in property damage.
Yes, Big Creek (ZIP 25505) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 21, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25505 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 15, 2012. This event caused $5.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.1M in property damage in the Big Creek, WV area (ZIP 25505). 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 →