Chauncey, WV (ZIP 25612) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 11 floods, 8 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 11 recorded incidents (39% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $919K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2021.
Chauncey has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2019.
Chauncey 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 $785K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 3, 2016.
Chauncey has experienced 3 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 18, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chauncey was Heavy Snow on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $400K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 15, 2003), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25612 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (11 events), hailstorms (8 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chauncey, WV, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $919K in property damage.
Yes, Chauncey (ZIP 25612) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $919K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25612 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Chauncey, WV area (ZIP 25612). 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 →