Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Clifftop, WV area (ZIP 25831). These include 19 floods, 15 wildfires, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.2M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 31% of all recorded events (19 total). Of these, 8 (42%) 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 $44.2M in documented property damage. 16 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 16, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2017.
Clifftop has experienced 10 blizzards on record. 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.
Clifftop has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Clifftop 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 Clifftop was Flash Flood on Jun 23, 2016, which caused $40M in property damage and was linked to 16 fatalities. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Jan 27, 1998), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 4, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25831 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (19 events), wildfires (15 events), hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clifftop, WV, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $44.2M in property damage.
Yes, Clifftop (ZIP 25831) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $44.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2022.
Clifftop has 3 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25831 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 23, 2016. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It resulted in 16 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $57.2M in property damage in the Clifftop, WV area (ZIP 25831). 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 →