Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 25699 in Wilsondale, WV. These include 25 floods, 10 blizzards, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Wilsondale is floods, with 25 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 12 (48%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Wilsondale has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $780K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Wilsondale has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2019.
Wilsondale has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wilsondale was Flood on Feb 15, 2003, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Dec 23, 2022), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on Mar 15, 2012 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25699 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (25 events), blizzards (10 events), hailstorms (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilsondale, WV, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.1M in property damage.
Yes, Wilsondale (ZIP 25699) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25699 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 15, 2003. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.9M in property damage in the Wilsondale, WV area (ZIP 25699). 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 →