Baisden, WV (ZIP 25608) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (32 total). Of these, 14 (44%) 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 $33.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2019.
Baisden has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 3, 2016.
Baisden has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Baisden has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 10, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Baisden was Flood on May 9, 2009, which caused $24M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 2, 2002), causing $4M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 12, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25608 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (32 events), hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Baisden, WV, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $33.2M in property damage.
Yes, Baisden (ZIP 25608) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25608 was Flood, which occurred on May 9, 2009. This event caused $24M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.5M in property damage in the Baisden, WV area (ZIP 25608). 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 →