Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 25981 in Marfrance, WV. These include 18 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 18 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2022.
Marfrance has experienced 5 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $9.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
Marfrance has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Marfrance has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $53K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 27, 2014.
Marfrance has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 1967.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marfrance was Blizzard on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Nov 19, 2003), causing $3.8M in damages. Flood on Jun 23, 2016 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25981 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marfrance, WV, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Marfrance (ZIP 25981) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2022.
Marfrance has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 1967.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25981 was Blizzard, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $7.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.1M in property damage in the Marfrance, WV area (ZIP 25981). 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 →