Federal records document 123 natural disaster events in the Huntington, WV area (ZIP 25705). These include 56 floods, 47 hailstorms, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.6M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Huntington is floods, with 56 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 18 (32%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
There have been 47 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $611K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Huntington has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $655K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
Huntington has experienced 6 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 $570K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Huntington has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Huntington has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Huntington was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 15, 2003), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on May 6, 2022 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25705 has experienced 123 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (56 events), hailstorms (47 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold events (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Huntington, WV, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.5M in property damage.
Yes, Huntington (ZIP 25705) has 56 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Huntington has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $145K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25705 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.6M in property damage in the Huntington, WV area (ZIP 25705). 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 →