Harrison County, West Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 65,753
73.6NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
65,753
🏠
Building Value
$16.3B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$28.2M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$25.1M
Risk Score86.7
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Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$25K
Risk Score84.7
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Relatively ModerateHail
Annual Loss$589K
Risk Score74.2
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$493K
Risk Score73.7
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$194K
Risk Score60.6
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$75K
Risk Score58.4
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$265K
Risk Score51.9
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$80K
Risk Score51.8
Show all 15 hazards
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$409K
Risk Score44.5
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$194K
Risk Score39.4
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$37K
Risk Score35.3
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$588K
Risk Score35.0
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score25.2
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$158K
Risk Score17.3
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$8
Risk Score11.0
Harrison County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
73.6+24.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
25.2-23.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
59.8+10.6 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
87.3+38.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
59.8
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
87.3
Very HighHigher 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.