Stephenson, WV (ZIP 25928) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Stephenson is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 29, 2016.
Stephenson has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $9.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Stephenson 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.
Stephenson 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.
Stephenson has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stephenson was Flood on Nov 12, 2003, which caused $6.6M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 4, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on May 9, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25928 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stephenson, WV, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35K in property damage.
Yes, Stephenson (ZIP 25928) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Stephenson has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25928 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 12, 2003. This event caused $6.6M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.4M in property damage in the Stephenson, WV area (ZIP 25928). 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 →