Lincoln County, West Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 20,386
59.7NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
20,386
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Building Value
$3.4B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$15.4M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$78K
Risk Score94.2
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$13.5M
Risk Score78.7
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$764K
Risk Score73.0
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$148K
Risk Score72.0
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$65K
Risk Score50.8
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$43K
Risk Score47.4
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$33K
Risk Score39.5
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$93K
Risk Score37.2
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$100
Risk Score33.2
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$85K
Risk Score32.0
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$328K
Risk Score31.4
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$7K
Risk Score23.9
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$158K
Risk Score23.4
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$57K
Risk Score21.9
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$66K
Risk Score11.9
Lincoln County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
59.7+11.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
72.0+23.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
76.1+26.9 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
15.4-33.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
76.1
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
15.4
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.