ZIP code 25544, covering Myra, WV, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 floods, 12 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 35 recorded incidents (59% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (23%) 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 $9.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Myra 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.
Myra 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.
Myra has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Myra 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. Flash Flood on Jun 10, 2021 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25544 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (35 events), hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Myra, WV, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.7M in property damage.
Yes, Myra (ZIP 25544) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Myra has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $350K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25544 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 $11M in property damage in the Myra, WV area (ZIP 25544). 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 →