West Virginia Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (WV) | HomeRiskMap

West Virginia is located in the Southeast region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in West Virginia are flooding, winter storms, landslides. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in West Virginia is coordinated by the West Virginia Emergency Management Division, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in West Virginia

Flooding flooding represents a high risk for homeowners in West Virginia. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead… High Winter Storms winter storms represents a high risk for homeowners in West Virginia. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family… High Landslides West Virginia has a moderate risk of landslides. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Severe Storms West Virginia has a moderate risk of severe storms. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their… Moderate Tornadoes tornadoes poses a low risk in West Virginia. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Wildfires wildfires poses a low risk in West Virginia. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Extreme Heat extreme heat poses a low risk in West Virginia. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Drought drought poses a low risk in West Virginia. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Hurricanes West Virginia faces a very low risk from hurricanes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should… Very Low Earthquakes West Virginia faces a very low risk from earthquakes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should… Very Low