Naugatuck, WV (ZIP 25685) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 19 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Naugatuck is floods, with 19 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (37%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
Naugatuck 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.
Naugatuck 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.
Naugatuck 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.
Naugatuck 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 Naugatuck was Flood on May 2, 2002, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 4, 2004), causing $850K in damages. Heavy Snow on Dec 18, 2009 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25685 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (19 events), hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Naugatuck, WV, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.1M in property damage.
Yes, Naugatuck (ZIP 25685) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Naugatuck 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 25685 was Flood, which occurred on May 2, 2002. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.5M in property damage in the Naugatuck, WV area (ZIP 25685). 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 →