Hardy County, West Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 14,289
42.5NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
14,289
🏠
Building Value
$4.9B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$10.8M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$45K
Risk Score89.8
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$618K
Risk Score72.7
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Relatively LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$3K
Risk Score68.1
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$8.7M
Risk Score65.3
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$57K
Risk Score57.0
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$136K
Risk Score52.2
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$131K
Risk Score37.5
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$430K
Risk Score35.1
Show all 15 hazards
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$29K
Risk Score33.8
🏔️
Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$79K
Risk Score33.1
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$246K
Risk Score31.4
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Very LowLightning
Annual Loss$62K
Risk Score22.4
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$53K
Risk Score20.7
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$134K
Risk Score16.3
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Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$5K
Risk Score11.2
Hardy County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
42.5-6.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
57.0+8.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
65.2+16.0 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
23.9-24.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
65.2
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
23.9
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.