Marshall County, West Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 30,591
56.8NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
30,591
🏠
Building Value
$7.7B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$17.8M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$53K
Risk Score90.2
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$16.0M
Risk Score76.7
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$116K
Risk Score58.6
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$272K
Risk Score56.4
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$80K
Risk Score51.7
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$217K
Risk Score47.0
🏔️
Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$274
Risk Score42.3
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$47K
Risk Score37.1
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$139K
Risk Score31.6
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$507K
Risk Score31.2
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$58K
Risk Score28.2
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score23.9
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$164K
Risk Score19.8
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$92K
Risk Score11.5
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$1K
Risk Score2.5
Marshall County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
56.8+8.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
23.9-24.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
49.7+0.5 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
69.0+20.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
49.7
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
69.0
Relatively 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.