Explore Hurricane, West Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Hurricane, West Virginia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of West Virginia or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Hurricane.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Hurricane |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Putnam County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.43259 |
| Longitude | -82.020137 |
| Population | 6,961 |
| Density | 723.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 25526 |
| Area Code | 304 |
| County Seat | Winfield |
| School District | Putnam County School District |
Hurricane rests within a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of Hurricane Creek as it winds through the verdant, low-lying terrain. It lies 5.1 miles west-southwest of Teays Valley, WV (from Teays Valley, WV: bearing 256°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west of Nitro. The surrounding topography consists of gentle rises and expansive woodland, where the light at dusk often catches the silver surface of the water in a fleeting, metallic glow. Beyond the immediate canopy, the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains marks the horizon, standing as a silent sentinel over the region. Residents often look toward the nearby Mill Hollow, where the shadows lengthen early and the air maintains a distinct, cool clarity throughout the changing seasons. The earth here feels anchored, grounded in the steady rhythm of a land that values the shade of its hardwoods and the deliberate pace of its quiet paths.
Hurricane maintains a history deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions and the industrious spirit of the pioneers who first cultivated these fertile plains. The local economy has evolved from its early reliance on the land to a diversified mix of commerce and professional services that support the modern workforce. While the coal-camp memory of the broader region lingers in the collective consciousness, the daily commerce of Hurricane focuses on sustainable growth and the maintenance of a stable, small-scale industrial base. Many people commute from these quiet neighborhoods to nearby centers, yet the town retains an independent character that favors local enterprise and long-term stability. The fiber of the community remains tied to this legacy of hard work, ensuring that the progress of the present respects the foundational efforts of those who settled the area.
Hurricane cultivates a cultural character defined by a neighborly warmth and a deep appreciation for the accessible beauty of its public spaces. Valley Park serves as a central gathering point, offering an expanse of green space where the pace of life slows to match the rustling leaves of the surrounding trees. Residents frequently gather for seasonal events that celebrate the local identity, fostering a sense of belonging that is felt in the steady hum of everyday activities. While the town is modest in its scale, it has produced notable figures, including the professional football player Darnell Wright, who rose from these local fields to achieve national recognition. Whether walking through the quiet streets or enjoying the recreational amenities available, those who live here recognize a subtle dignity in the way the town balances its growth with the preservation of its communal spirit.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hurricane, West Virginia. Coordinates: 38.43259, -82.020137. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Hurricane includes the ZIP code (25526), telephone area code (304), county seat of Putnam County (Winfield), and school district assignment (Putnam County School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |