Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 25921 in Mcalpin, WV. These include 16 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (32% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 $5.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have 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 24% 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.
Mcalpin has experienced 4 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 7, 2014.
Mcalpin 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 Mcalpin was Heavy Snow on Jan 27, 1998, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Mar 13, 2010), causing $4M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 3, 1998 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25921 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (12 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mcalpin, WV, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Mcalpin (ZIP 25921) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Mcalpin has 4 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 7, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25921 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 $19.2M in property damage in the Mcalpin, WV area (ZIP 25921). 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 →