ZIP code 25880, covering Mount Hope, WV, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 24 floods, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (37 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (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 $3.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% 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.
Mount Hope 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.
Mount Hope has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 1974.
Mount Hope has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Hope was Heavy Snow on Jan 27, 1998, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 3, 1998), causing $3.5M in damages. Flood on Mar 13, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25880 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (24 events), blizzards (12 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Hope, WV, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Mount Hope (ZIP 25880) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Mount Hope 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25880 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 $15.8M in property damage in the Mount Hope, WV area (ZIP 25880). 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 →