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25692 Red Jacket, WV — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Red Jacket, WV (25692)

Red Jacket, WV (ZIP 25692) has experienced 54 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 23 floods, 20 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

🌊 Floods — Most Frequent Hazard

With 23 recorded incidents (43% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (43%) 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 $7.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 11, 2024.

⛈️ Hailstorms

There have been 20 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% 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 Jun 2, 2019.

❄️ Blizzards

Red Jacket 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.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Red Jacket 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.

🥵 Extreme heat events

Red Jacket 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Red Jacket was Flood on May 2, 2002, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 4, 2004), causing $850K in damages. Flood on Mar 4, 2015 also caused significant damage ($800K).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Red Jacket, WV (25692)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25692 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (23 events), hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 25692?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Red Jacket, WV, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.7M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 25692 (Red Jacket) prone to flooding?

Yes, Red Jacket (ZIP 25692) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 11, 2024.

What was the worst natural disaster in Red Jacket, WV?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25692 was Flood, which occurred on May 2, 2002. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 25692?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.9M in property damage in the Red Jacket, WV area (ZIP 25692). 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 →

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