Ritchie County, West Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 8,441
16.1NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
8,441
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Building Value
$2.0B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$5.9M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$48K
Risk Score88.7
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$46K
Risk Score45.7
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$5.3M
Risk Score44.4
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$39K
Risk Score35.0
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$83K
Risk Score24.7
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$32K
Risk Score21.9
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$51K
Risk Score18.6
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$48K
Risk Score15.0
Show all 14 hazards
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Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score14.3
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$122K
Risk Score13.4
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score12.0
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Very LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$72K
Risk Score10.3
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$51K
Risk Score9.0
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$1K
Risk Score3.9
Ritchie County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
16.1-32.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
3.9-44.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
45.7-3.5 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
58.3+9.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
45.7
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
58.3
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.