ZIP code 25976, covering Meadow Bridge, WV, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 10 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.2M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Meadow Bridge is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. 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 $195K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (56%) 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 $42M in documented property damage. 16 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2022.
Meadow Bridge has experienced 10 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 16, 2024.
Meadow Bridge 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.
Meadow Bridge has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $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.
Meadow Bridge 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Meadow Bridge was Flash Flood on Jun 23, 2016, which caused $40M in property damage and was linked to 16 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 4, 1974), causing $2.5M 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 25976 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (16 events), wildfires (10 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Meadow Bridge, WV, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $195K in property damage.
Yes, Meadow Bridge (ZIP 25976) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $42M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2022.
Meadow Bridge 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25976 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 $48.2M in property damage in the Meadow Bridge, WV area (ZIP 25976). 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 →