Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Hinton, WV area (ZIP 25951). These include 31 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $101.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
Hinton has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $847K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Hinton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Hinton has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $303K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2025.
Hinton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 1974.
Hinton has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hinton was EF3 Tornado on Apr 4, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 16, 2010), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25951 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), wildfires (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hinton, WV, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $101.5K in property damage.
Yes, Hinton (ZIP 25951) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $847K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Hinton has 3 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25951 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 4, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Hinton, WV area (ZIP 25951). 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 →