Federal records document 92 natural disaster events in the Prichard, WV area (ZIP 25555). These include 40 floods, 29 hailstorms, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Prichard is floods, with 40 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 13 (33%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 29 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $602K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Prichard has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $780K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Prichard has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Prichard has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $773K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Prichard has experienced 3 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Prichard was Flood on Feb 15, 2003, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Dec 23, 2022), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25555 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (40 events), hailstorms (29 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prichard, WV, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5M in property damage.
Yes, Prichard (ZIP 25555) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Prichard has 4 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 $773K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25555 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 15, 2003. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.5M in property damage in the Prichard, WV area (ZIP 25555). 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 →