Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Cunard, WV area (ZIP 25840). These include 14 hailstorms, 14 wildfires, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 14 recorded incidents (24% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. 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.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (31%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2022.
Cunard 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.
Cunard has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Cunard 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 Cunard 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 25840 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), wildfires (14 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 24% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cunard, WV, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Cunard (ZIP 25840) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2022.
Cunard has 3 recorded tornado events 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 $375K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25840 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 $8.8M in property damage in the Cunard, WV area (ZIP 25840). 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 →