Ansted, WV (ZIP 25812) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 10 blizzards, 10 hailstorms, and 7 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.9M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 26% of all recorded events (10 total). Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 21, 2015.
Ansted has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Ansted has experienced 7 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Ansted has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $511K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2022.
Ansted has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Ansted has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ansted was Heavy Snow on Jan 27, 1998, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Oct 29, 2012), causing $1.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 3, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25812 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (10 events), hailstorms (10 events), wildfires (7 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 26% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ansted, WV, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7M in property damage.
Yes, Ansted (ZIP 25812) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $511K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2022.
Ansted has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25812 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Jan 27, 1998. This event caused $3M 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 Ansted, WV area (ZIP 25812). 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 →