ZIP code 25559, covering Salt Rock, WV, has 77 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 floods, 20 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 42 recorded incidents (55% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 14 (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 $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $46K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Salt Rock 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.
Salt Rock 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.
Salt Rock has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salt Rock was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 15, 2003), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Nov 12, 2003 also caused significant damage ($850K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25559 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (42 events), hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold events (6 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salt Rock, WV, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.3M in property damage.
Yes, Salt Rock (ZIP 25559) has 42 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Salt Rock has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $200K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25559 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.7M in property damage in the Salt Rock, WV area (ZIP 25559). 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 →