Lerona, WV (ZIP 25971) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (13 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2019.
Lerona has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $663K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
Lerona has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 8, 1996.
Lerona has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 20, 1969.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lerona was Heavy Snow on Feb 6, 1998, which caused $900K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 29, 2018), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25971 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lerona, WV, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Lerona (ZIP 25971) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $663K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25971 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Feb 6, 1998. This event caused $900K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Lerona, WV area (ZIP 25971). 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 →