Eccles, WV (ZIP 25836) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 29 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Eccles is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (28%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 18% 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.
Eccles 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.
Eccles has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eccles 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 Nov 19, 2003 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25836 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (12 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eccles, WV, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Eccles (ZIP 25836) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Eccles has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25836 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 $13.3M in property damage in the Eccles, WV area (ZIP 25836). 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 →