Maben, WV (ZIP 25870) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.3M. A total of 21 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 17 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
Maben has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Maben has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 2022.
Maben 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.
Maben has experienced 2 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Maben was EF1 Tornado on Apr 4, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 4, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Jan 27, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25870 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Maben, WV, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Maben (ZIP 25870) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Maben has 2 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25870 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 4, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.3M in property damage in the Maben, WV area (ZIP 25870). 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 →