Enter any address in Mineral County, West Virginia to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from slow-moving thunderstorms is a recurring event in Mineral County, WV. Between May and June of 2025, multiple flash flood events were reported, with some areas receiving localized rainfall totals of four to eight inches in a six-hour period. These events were attributed to slow-moving storm systems and training storms, leading to rapid inundation.
Over the past 30 years, NOAA Storm Events data indicates 31 flash flood events and 23 general flood events in the county. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data shows that properties in Zone A have experienced the most claims, with an average payout of $8,623 and an average water depth of -2.2 feet. Properties in Zone X also have a notable number of claims, averaging $5,486 in payouts and -2.4 feet of water depth. Homeowners in Zone A and Zone X, as well as those in areas with unknown flood zone designations, should pay close attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
13 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Mineral County, West Virginia has recorded 54 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 31 flash floods and 23 river or area floods. The county has received 19 federal disaster declarations, 3 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1967–2026)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides | Severe Storm | May 28, 2018 |
| Hurricane Sandy | Hurricane | Oct 29, 2012 |
| Severe Storms | Severe Storm | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms | Snowstorm | Feb 5, 2010 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Hurricane Isabel | Hurricane | Sep 18, 2003 |
| Severe Winter Storm, Record/near Record Snow, Heavy Rains, Flooding And Landslides | Severe Storm | Feb 16, 2003 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | May 13, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 13, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 6, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 29, 2024 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jul 15, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 6, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Feb 28, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 10, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Mar 1, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Feb 24, 2019 | 0.00K |
Flood — May 13, 2025
A slow moving closed upper level low originating from the Gulf of America brought anomalous moisture into the area. A long duration period of rain ensued, with rain rates exceeding two inches an hour during the afternoon of May 13th. The slow moving storms coupled with training led to localized rainfall totals of four to eight inches across Mineral County, WV, with lesser amounts of two to four...
Flash Flood — May 13, 2025
A slow moving closed upper level low originating from the Gulf of America brought anomalous moisture into the area. A long duration period of rain ensued, with rain rates exceeding two inches an hour during the afternoon of May 13th. The slow moving storms coupled with training led to localized rainfall totals of four to eight inches across Mineral County, WV, with lesser amounts of two to four...
Flash Flood — Jun 6, 2025
Slow moving thunderstorms formed along the higher terrain of the Allegheny Mountains before slowly drifting eastward. This resulted in a localized two to four inches of rain across parts of Mineral County and flash flooding.
Flash Flood — Aug 29, 2024
Heavy rainfall along a stalled boundary led to instances of flash flooding.
Flood — Jul 15, 2023
A slow moving frontal boundary interacted with a seasonably moist airmass resulting in multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms that resulted in one to three inches of rain.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Individual Claims (2.25M records analyzed).
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Mineral County, West Virginia:
AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.
VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.
X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.
X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.
Properties in Mineral County, West Virginia that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. From 2014 to 2024, nearly one-third of NFIP claims came from outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area.
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