Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 25855 in Hilltop, WV. These include 13 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M.
With 13 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Hilltop 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.
Hilltop has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $465K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
Hilltop 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.
Hilltop has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 25, 1961.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hilltop 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 25855 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hilltop, WV, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Hilltop (ZIP 25855) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $465K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
Hilltop 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 25, 1961.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25855 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 $7.8M in property damage in the Hilltop, WV area (ZIP 25855). 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 →