Kermit, WV (ZIP 25674) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 22 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.3M.
With 22 recorded incidents (50% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (18%) 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 $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
Kermit has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 5, 2002.
Kermit has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 4, 1996.
Kermit has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kermit was Flood on May 31, 2004, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $3M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 12, 2010 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25674 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (22 events), hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kermit, WV, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.1M in property damage.
Yes, Kermit (ZIP 25674) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Kermit has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $90K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25674 was Flood, which occurred on May 31, 2004. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.3M in property damage in the Kermit, WV area (ZIP 25674). 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 →