ZIP code 25979, covering Pipestem, WV, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Pipestem is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (39%) 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 $732K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
Pipestem has experienced 4 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.
Pipestem 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.
Pipestem 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.
Pipestem has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 20, 1969.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pipestem was Flash Flood on May 27, 2018, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Feb 6, 1998), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25979 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (18 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pipestem, WV, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Pipestem (ZIP 25979) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $732K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
Pipestem has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 8, 1965.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25979 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 27, 2018. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Pipestem, WV area (ZIP 25979). 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 →