Putnam County, West Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 57,374
74.0NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
57,374
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Building Value
$11.9B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$33.8M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$56K
Risk Score89.6
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$29.9M
Risk Score86.9
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Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$2.0M
Risk Score84.2
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Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$191K
Risk Score66.9
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$264K
Risk Score52.6
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$87K
Risk Score51.5
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$50K
Risk Score50.3
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$118K
Risk Score46.4
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$190K
Risk Score43.0
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$47K
Risk Score39.7
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$175K
Risk Score38.5
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$329K
Risk Score32.3
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$223K
Risk Score18.8
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$147K
Risk Score14.3
Putnam County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
74.0+25.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
50.3+1.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
34.4-14.8 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
58.9+10.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
34.4
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
58.9
Relatively ModerateHigher 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.