Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Lobata, WV area (ZIP 25678). These include 38 floods, 22 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.1M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (38 total). Of these, 16 (42%) 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 $15.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
Lobata 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.
Lobata 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.
Lobata 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 Lobata was Flash Flood on Feb 15, 2025, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 2, 2002), causing $4M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 30, 2021 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25678 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (38 events), hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lobata, WV, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.8M in property damage.
Yes, Lobata (ZIP 25678) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.8M 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 25678 was Flash 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 $17.1M in property damage in the Lobata, WV area (ZIP 25678). 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 →