ZIP code 25688, covering North Matewan, WV, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 floods, 16 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for North Matewan is floods, with 24 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (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 $6.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
North Matewan 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.
North Matewan 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.
North Matewan 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 North Matewan 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 25688 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (24 events), hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Matewan, WV, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.7M in property damage.
Yes, North Matewan (ZIP 25688) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25688 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 $7.9M in property damage in the North Matewan, WV area (ZIP 25688). 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 →