Midkiff, WV (ZIP 25540) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 22 floods, 8 blizzards, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.3M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Midkiff is floods, with 22 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (36%) 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 $8.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Midkiff has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $910K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Midkiff has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Midkiff has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Midkiff has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Midkiff was Flood on Nov 12, 2003, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 15, 2003), causing $2.5M 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 25540 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (22 events), blizzards (8 events), hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Midkiff, WV, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.8M in property damage.
Yes, Midkiff (ZIP 25540) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Midkiff has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25540 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 12, 2003. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.3M in property damage in the Midkiff, WV area (ZIP 25540). 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 →