Kenova, WV (ZIP 25530) has experienced 139 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 floods, 57 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 71 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (59 total). Of these, 20 (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 $6.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Hailstorms account for 41% of the disaster record here, with 57 events documented. Hail-related events have caused a combined $684K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2019.
Kenova has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (100%) 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 $635K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Kenova has experienced 5 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 $707K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Kenova has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $820K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Kenova has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kenova was Flood on Mar 20, 2002, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 2, 1997), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on May 6, 2022 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25530 has experienced 139 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (59 events), hailstorms (57 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kenova, WV, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.3M in property damage.
Yes, Kenova (ZIP 25530) has 59 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Kenova has 5 recorded tornado events 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 $820K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25530 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 20, 2002. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.2M in property damage in the Kenova, WV area (ZIP 25530). 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 →