Gilmer County, West Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 7,406
11.5NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
7,406
🏠
Building Value
$2.0B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$5.9M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$62K
Risk Score89.5
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$40K
Risk Score41.8
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$5.4M
Risk Score39.2
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$10K
Risk Score23.3
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$33
Risk Score18.7
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$27K
Risk Score18.3
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Very LowLightning
Annual Loss$64K
Risk Score16.3
🌡️
Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$38K
Risk Score14.4
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🥶
Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$154K
Risk Score13.8
🧊
Very LowHail
Annual Loss$43K
Risk Score11.8
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$10K
Risk Score10.9
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Very LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$70K
Risk Score8.4
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$18K
Risk Score4.6
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$604
Risk Score1.3
❄️
Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$442
Risk Score0.9
Gilmer County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
11.5-37.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
1.3-47.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
20.2-29.0 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
6.7-42.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
20.2
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
6.7
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.