Clay County, West Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 8,050
22.3NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
8,050
🏠
Building Value
$1.5B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$4.7M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$49K
Risk Score92.7
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Relatively LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score67.3
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$4.4M
Risk Score53.5
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$66K
Risk Score30.6
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$8K
Risk Score28.5
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$8K
Risk Score28.0
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$29K
Risk Score25.8
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$5K
Risk Score22.9
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$45K
Risk Score22.4
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$11K
Risk Score20.2
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Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$4K
Risk Score12.7
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$21K
Risk Score10.9
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Very LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$44K
Risk Score10.1
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$19K
Risk Score6.2
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$15K
Risk Score5.8
Clay County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
22.3-26.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
28.0-20.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
95.9+46.7 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
19.0-29.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
95.9
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
19.0
Very LowHigher 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.