Wayne County, West Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 38,938
79.8NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
38,938
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Building Value
$7.2B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$30.9M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$89K
Risk Score94.7
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Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$2.5M
Risk Score91.1
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$26.4M
Risk Score89.2
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$214K
Risk Score76.1
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Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$143K
Risk Score67.6
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$54K
Risk Score53.9
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$186K
Risk Score48.2
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$40K
Risk Score46.7
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$148K
Risk Score45.6
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$338K
Risk Score43.6
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$147K
Risk Score42.9
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$478K
Risk Score34.1
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Very LowDrought
Annual Loss$7K
Risk Score24.0
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$202K
Risk Score22.8
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$22
Risk Score18.9
Wayne County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
79.8+31.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
76.1+27.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
75.6+26.4 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
25.3-23.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
75.6
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
25.3
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.