Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 25989 in White Oak, WV. These include 17 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $738.3K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (17 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2022.
White Oak 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 $300.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
White Oak 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.
White Oak 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.
White Oak has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for White Oak was Flood on Mar 4, 2015, which caused $200K 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 25989 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in White Oak, WV, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, White Oak (ZIP 25989) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $300.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 25989 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 4, 2015. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $738.3K in property damage in the White Oak, WV area (ZIP 25989). 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 →