Hico, WV (ZIP 25854) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 11 wildfires, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Hico is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 27% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Hico 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.
Hico has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $519K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2022.
Hico has experienced 3 severe wind events 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 wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Hico 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 Hico 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 25854 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), wildfires (11 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 27% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hico, WV, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Hico (ZIP 25854) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $519K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2022.
Hico has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25854 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 $7.7M in property damage in the Hico, WV area (ZIP 25854). 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 →