Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 25839 in Fairdale, WV. These include 13 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fairdale is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 29, 2016.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% 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.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Fairdale 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.
Fairdale has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 1967.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairdale 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 25839 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (12 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairdale, WV, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Fairdale (ZIP 25839) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Fairdale has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 1967.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25839 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 $12.2M in property damage in the Fairdale, WV area (ZIP 25839). 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 →