ZIP code 25541, covering Milton, WV, has 145 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 72 floods, 47 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 72 recorded incidents (50% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 26 (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 $9.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 47 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $679K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Milton has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $655K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Milton has experienced 6 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 $570K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Milton has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $215.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Milton has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Milton was Flash Flood on Jun 10, 2021, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2004), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Feb 15, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25541 has experienced 145 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (72 events), hailstorms (47 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold events (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milton, WV, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.4M in property damage.
Yes, Milton (ZIP 25541) has 72 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Milton has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $215.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25541 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 10, 2021. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.8M in property damage in the Milton, WV area (ZIP 25541). 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 →