ZIP code 25565, covering Morrisvale, WV, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 32 floods, 12 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.4M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 32 recorded incidents (56% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 13 (41%) 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 $10.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 17, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $710K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 1, 2016.
Morrisvale 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.
Morrisvale 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.
Morrisvale has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2017.
Morrisvale has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Morrisvale 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. Flood on Mar 4, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25565 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (32 events), hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morrisvale, WV, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.5M in property damage.
Yes, Morrisvale (ZIP 25565) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 17, 2023.
Morrisvale has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $150K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25565 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 $12.4M in property damage in the Morrisvale, WV area (ZIP 25565). 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 →