Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 25936 in Thurmond, WV. These include 10 blizzards, 10 wildfires, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 25% of all recorded events (10 total). Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 21, 2015.
Thurmond has experienced 10 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 16, 2024.
Thurmond has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $530K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
Thurmond has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Thurmond 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.
Thurmond 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thurmond was Heavy Snow on Jan 27, 1998, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 4, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. Blizzard on Oct 29, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25936 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (10 events), wildfires (10 events), floods (8 events), hailstorms (8 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 25% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thurmond, WV, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7M in property damage.
Yes, Thurmond (ZIP 25936) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $530K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2021.
Thurmond 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25936 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Jan 27, 1998. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.4M in property damage in the Thurmond, WV area (ZIP 25936). 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 →