Spring Dale, WV (ZIP 25986) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $47M. These events have resulted in 16 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (12 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2017.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $43.4M in documented property damage. 16 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2022.
Spring Dale 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.
Spring Dale 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.
Spring Dale has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 1974.
Spring Dale has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spring Dale was Flash Flood on Jun 23, 2016, which caused $40M in property damage and was linked to 16 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 4, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 23, 2016 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 25986 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spring Dale, WV, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Spring Dale (ZIP 25986) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2022.
Spring Dale has 1 recorded tornado event 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 25986 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 $47M in property damage in the Spring Dale, WV area (ZIP 25986). 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 →