ZIP code 25661, covering Williamson, WV, has 103 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 floods, 41 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 49 recorded incidents (48% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 16 (33%) 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 $12.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
There have been 41 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Williamson 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.
Williamson 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.
Williamson has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $906K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
Williamson 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 Williamson was Flood on Feb 15, 2025, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 2, 2002), causing $4M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 7, 2006 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25661 has experienced 103 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (49 events), hailstorms (41 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williamson, WV, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.5M in property damage.
Yes, Williamson (ZIP 25661) has 49 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25661 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 15, 2025. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.7M in property damage in the Williamson, WV area (ZIP 25661). 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 →