Meadow Creek, WV (ZIP 25977) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 6 wildfires, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (10 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2020.
Meadow Creek has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 23, 2024.
Meadow Creek has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2021.
Meadow Creek 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 Creek has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (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 $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.
Meadow Creek 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 Creek 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 (Jun 23, 2016), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25977 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), wildfires (6 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Meadow Creek, WV, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $180K in property damage.
Yes, Meadow Creek (ZIP 25977) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2021.
Meadow Creek 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25977 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 $4.7M in property damage in the Meadow Creek, WV area (ZIP 25977). 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 →