Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Gilbert, WV area (ZIP 25621). These include 32 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.1M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Gilbert is floods, with 32 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. 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 $27.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% 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.
Gilbert 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.
Gilbert 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 Gilbert was Flood on May 9, 2009, which caused $24M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 4, 2015), causing $800K in damages. Flood on Apr 15, 2007 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25621 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (32 events), hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gilbert, WV, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27.1M in property damage.
Yes, Gilbert (ZIP 25621) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27.1M 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 25621 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 $28.1M in property damage in the Gilbert, WV area (ZIP 25621). 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 →