Hancock County, West Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 29,091
40.7NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
29,091
🏠
Building Value
$7.0B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$11.8M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$4K
Risk Score66.7
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$10.5M
Risk Score66.3
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$77K
Risk Score51.3
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$256K
Risk Score51.2
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$186K
Risk Score45.6
❄️
Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$38K
Risk Score34.9
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$76K
Risk Score30.6
🌡️
Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$105K
Risk Score27.1
Show all 15 hazards
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$207K
Risk Score24.0
🏔️
Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$52
Risk Score23.8
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$286K
Risk Score23.0
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$5K
Risk Score16.5
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score12.5
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$31K
Risk Score6.3
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No RatingDrought
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Hancock County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
40.7-8.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
16.5-32.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
48.6-0.6 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
50.3+1.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
48.6
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
50.3
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.