Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 25853 in Helen, WV. These include 20 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (20 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% 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.
Helen has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $5.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2022.
Helen 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.
Helen has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 7, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Helen was Heavy Snow on Jan 27, 1998, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Mar 13, 2010), causing $4M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 3, 1998 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25853 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Helen, WV, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Helen (ZIP 25853) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2022.
Helen 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 7, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25853 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 $19.1M in property damage in the Helen, WV area (ZIP 25853). 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 →