Rainelle, WV (ZIP 25962) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 22 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.2M. These events have resulted in 16 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (22 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (53%) 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 $44.8M in documented property damage. 16 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2022.
Rainelle has experienced 10 blizzards on record. 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.
Rainelle has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Rainelle 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.
Rainelle has experienced 1 tornado 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rainelle was Flash Flood on Jun 23, 2016, which caused $40M in property damage and was linked to 16 fatalities. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Jan 27, 1998), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 4, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25962 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (19 events), blizzards (10 events), wildfires (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rainelle, WV, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $130K in property damage.
Yes, Rainelle (ZIP 25962) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $44.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2022.
Rainelle has 1 recorded tornado event 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 25962 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 23, 2016. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It resulted in 16 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $55.2M in property damage in the Rainelle, WV area (ZIP 25962). 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 →