Monroe County, West Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 12,370
28.3NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
12,370
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Building Value
$3.5B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$6.3M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$36K
Risk Score89.2
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score67.8
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$499
Risk Score53.4
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$33K
Risk Score50.3
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$4.4M
Risk Score49.3
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$33K
Risk Score45.6
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$134K
Risk Score44.1
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$112K
Risk Score40.8
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$30K
Risk Score39.0
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$28K
Risk Score35.1
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$148K
Risk Score23.5
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$43K
Risk Score17.9
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Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$7K
Risk Score15.4
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$41K
Risk Score9.7
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score1.8
Monroe County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
28.3-20.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
50.3+1.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
84.0+34.8 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
14.7-34.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
84.0
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
14.7
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.