Gallipolis Ferry, WV (ZIP 25515) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 floods, 24 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Gallipolis Ferry is floods, with 39 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (21%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $774K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2023.
Gallipolis Ferry 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.
Gallipolis Ferry 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.
Gallipolis Ferry has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Gallipolis Ferry has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gallipolis Ferry was Ice Storm on Feb 16, 2003, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 2, 1998), causing $750K in damages. Flood on Mar 2, 1997 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25515 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (39 events), hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gallipolis Ferry, WV, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.2M in property damage.
Yes, Gallipolis Ferry (ZIP 25515) has 39 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2024.
Gallipolis Ferry has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25515 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 $4.4M in property damage in the Gallipolis Ferry, WV area (ZIP 25515). 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 →