ZIP code 25517, covering Radnor, WV, has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 floods, 22 hailstorms, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (31 total). Of these, 11 (35%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Radnor 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.
Radnor has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Radnor 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.
Radnor has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Radnor was Flood on Feb 15, 2003, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 2, 2012), causing $1.9M in damages. Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Dec 23, 2022 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25517 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (31 events), hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Radnor, WV, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.7M in property damage.
Yes, Radnor (ZIP 25517) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Radnor has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25517 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 $8.9M in property damage in the Radnor, WV area (ZIP 25517). 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 →