ZIP code 25670, covering Myrtle, WV, has 92 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 37 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (43 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2022.
There have been 37 recorded floods in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (32%) 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 $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Myrtle 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.
Myrtle 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.
Myrtle 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.
Myrtle has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Myrtle 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 25670 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), floods (37 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Myrtle, WV, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $160K in property damage.
Yes, Myrtle (ZIP 25670) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12M 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 25670 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 $14.2M in property damage in the Myrtle, WV area (ZIP 25670). 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 →