Fayette County, West Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 40,383
53.4NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
40,383
🏠
Building Value
$6.5B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$14.4M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$1.0M
Risk Score90.9
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$42K
Risk Score89.0
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Relatively LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$19K
Risk Score76.5
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$12.1M
Risk Score72.9
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$77K
Risk Score61.0
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$251K
Risk Score52.3
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$37K
Risk Score49.5
❄️
Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$52K
Risk Score43.8
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$29K
Risk Score42.0
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$315K
Risk Score37.8
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$97K
Risk Score30.2
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$285K
Risk Score26.1
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score18.1
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$19K
Risk Score11.5
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$60K
Risk Score10.7
Fayette County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
53.4+4.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
49.5+0.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
64.1+14.9 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
27.2-21.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
64.1
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
27.2
Relatively 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.