Kessler, WV (ZIP 25984) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 15 floods, 12 hailstorms, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.6M. Across all recorded events, 16 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 15 recorded incidents (43% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (60%) 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 $47.4M in documented property damage. 16 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2025.
Kessler has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $427K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 12, 2013.
Kessler has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $755K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Kessler 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 Kessler was Flash Flood on Jun 23, 2016, which caused $40M in property damage and was linked to 16 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $4M in damages. Flood on Jun 23, 2016 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25984 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (15 events), hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kessler, WV, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $47.4M in property damage.
Yes, Kessler (ZIP 25984) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $47.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25984 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 $48.6M in property damage in the Kessler, WV area (ZIP 25984). 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 →