Barbour County, West Virginia

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 15,458

24.0NRI
Very Low

Overall Risk Rating

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Population

15,458

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Building Value

$3.7B

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Annual Hazard Loss

$7.7M

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Hazards Tracked

15

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

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Landslide

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$36K
Risk Score86.8

Lightning

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$302K
Risk Score59.1
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Riverine Flooding

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$6.6M
Risk Score51.7
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Hurricane

Very Low
Annual Loss$56K
Risk Score47.7
☀️

Drought

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$54K
Risk Score38.4
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Hail

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$151K
Risk Score37.2

Winter Weather

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$24K
Risk Score26.4
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Earthquake

Very Low
Annual Loss$40K
Risk Score24.5
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Cold Wave

Very Low
Annual Loss$240K
Risk Score21.5
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Avalanche

Very Low
Annual Loss$25
Risk Score17.7
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Strong Wind

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$143K
Risk Score17.5
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Wildfire

Very Low
Annual Loss$4K
Risk Score11.6
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Tornado

Very Low
Annual Loss$80K
Risk Score11.5
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Ice Storm

Very Low
Annual Loss$5K
Risk Score10.8
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Heat Wave

Very Low
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 Moderate

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

43.5

Relatively Moderate

Higher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.