ZIP code 25625, covering Holden, WV, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (24 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (40%) 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 $9.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Holden 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.
Holden 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.
Holden 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 Holden was Flash Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 2, 2002), causing $4M in damages. Flood on Jun 4, 2004 also caused significant damage ($850K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25625 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (20 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Holden, WV, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $130K in property damage.
Yes, Holden (ZIP 25625) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25625 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.3M in property damage in the Holden, WV area (ZIP 25625). 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 →