Federal records document 129 natural disaster events in the Beckley, WV area (ZIP 25801). These include 59 hailstorms, 43 floods, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
With 59 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
There have been 43 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (33%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (75%) 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 $10.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 21, 2015.
Beckley has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 16, 2024.
Beckley has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 9, 1980.
Beckley has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beckley was Heavy Snow on Jan 27, 1998, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 3, 1998), causing $3.5M in damages. Flood on Mar 13, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25801 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), floods (43 events), blizzards (12 events), wildfires (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beckley, WV, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Beckley (ZIP 25801) has 43 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Beckley has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 9, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25801 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Jan 27, 1998. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.6M in property damage in the Beckley, WV area (ZIP 25801). 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 →