East Lynn, WV (ZIP 25512) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 29 floods, 23 hailstorms, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for East Lynn is floods, with 29 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (34%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $51K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
East Lynn has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $780K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
East Lynn has experienced 3 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
East Lynn has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
East Lynn has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Lynn was Flood on Feb 15, 2003, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Dec 23, 2022), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25512 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (29 events), hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Lynn, WV, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, East Lynn (ZIP 25512) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
East Lynn has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $400K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25512 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 15, 2003. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the East Lynn, WV area (ZIP 25512). 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 →