Raleigh County, West Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 74,558
65.5NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
74,558
🏠
Building Value
$15.0B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$20.0M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$61K
Risk Score92.1
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$16.5M
Risk Score80.9
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$161K
Risk Score79.3
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$540K
Risk Score78.4
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Relatively LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$13K
Risk Score75.1
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$211K
Risk Score75.1
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$649K
Risk Score70.4
❄️
Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$122K
Risk Score62.8
Show all 15 hazards
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$585K
Risk Score59.8
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$77K
Risk Score52.9
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$760K
Risk Score49.8
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$172K
Risk Score44.8
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score18.4
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$122K
Risk Score15.6
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$24K
Risk Score13.4
Raleigh County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
65.5+16.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
75.1+26.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
67.3+18.1 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
38.5-10.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
67.3
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
38.5
Relatively 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.