Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 25978 in Nimitz, WV. These include 13 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $771.5K.
With 13 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
Nimitz has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $237K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 15, 2024.
Nimitz 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.
Nimitz has experienced 2 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.
Nimitz 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 Nimitz was Heavy Snow on Feb 6, 1998, which caused $200K in property damage. Another major event was 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 7, 2023), causing $125K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25978 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nimitz, WV, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5K in property damage.
Yes, Nimitz (ZIP 25978) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $237K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25978 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Feb 6, 1998. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $771.5K in property damage in the Nimitz, WV area (ZIP 25978). 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 →