Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Sod, WV area (ZIP 25564). These include 44 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Sod is floods, with 44 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 19 (43%) 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 $11.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Sod has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Sod 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.
Sod 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 Sod 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 25564 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (44 events), hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (8 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sod, WV, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.2M in property damage.
Yes, Sod (ZIP 25564) has 44 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25564 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 $12.1M in property damage in the Sod, WV area (ZIP 25564). 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 →