ZIP code 25526, covering Hurricane, WV, has 193 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 105 floods, 64 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hurricane is floods, with 105 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 25 (24%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Hailstorms account for 33% of the disaster record here, with 64 events documented. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $828K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Hurricane has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $838K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Hurricane has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $305.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Hurricane has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $455.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Hurricane has experienced 4 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 $380K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hurricane was Flash Flood on Aug 15, 2022, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 10, 2021), causing $1M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25526 has experienced 193 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (105 events), hailstorms (64 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), and extreme cold events (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hurricane, WV, with 105 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.1M in property damage.
Yes, Hurricane (ZIP 25526) has 105 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Hurricane has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $455.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25526 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 15, 2022. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.9M in property damage in the Hurricane, WV area (ZIP 25526). 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 →