ZIP code 25637, covering Mount Gay, WV, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (24 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $133K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2019.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (39%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Mount Gay 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.
Mount Gay 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 Mount Gay was Flash Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 29, 2012), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25637 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Gay, WV, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $133K in property damage.
Yes, Mount Gay (ZIP 25637) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M 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 25637 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 $5.9M in property damage in the Mount Gay, WV area (ZIP 25637). 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 →