Pax, WV (ZIP 25904) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 17 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 17 recorded incidents (36% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (35%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% 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.
Pax 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pax 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 25904 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (17 events), hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (12 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pax, WV, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.
Yes, Pax (ZIP 25904) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25904 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 $14.4M in property damage in the Pax, WV area (ZIP 25904). 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 →