Barbour County, West Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 15,458
24.0NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
15,458
🏠
Building Value
$3.7B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$7.7M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$36K
Risk Score86.8
⚡
Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$302K
Risk Score59.1
🌊
Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$6.6M
Risk Score51.7
🌀
Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$56K
Risk Score47.7
☀️
Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$54K
Risk Score38.4
🧊
Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$151K
Risk Score37.2
⛄
Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$24K
Risk Score26.4
🏔️
Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$40K
Risk Score24.5
Show all 15 hazards
🥶
Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$240K
Risk Score21.5
🏔️
Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$25
Risk Score17.7
💨
Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$143K
Risk Score17.5
🔥
Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$4K
Risk Score11.6
🌪️
Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$80K
Risk Score11.5
❄️
Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$5K
Risk Score10.8
🌡️
Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$16K
Risk Score9.6
Barbour County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
24.0-24.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
11.6-37.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
46.5-2.7 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
43.5-5.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
46.5
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
43.5
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.