Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Sumerco, WV area (ZIP 25567). These include 36 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Sumerco is floods, with 36 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 19 (53%) 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 $10.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Sumerco 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.
Sumerco 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.
Sumerco 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.
Sumerco has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2019.
Sumerco has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sumerco 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 25567 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (36 events), hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sumerco, WV, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.7M in property damage.
Yes, Sumerco (ZIP 25567) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Sumerco has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25567 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 $12.2M in property damage in the Sumerco, WV area (ZIP 25567). 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 →