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 West Virginia has a high (4 out of 5) flood risk because of its rugged mountains, narrow valleys, and frequent heavy rains. Flash floods… High Winter Storms Winter storms in West Virginia bring heavy snow, freezing rain, and ice, especially in higher elevations, creating significant risks to… High Landslides West Virginia is rated Level 3 (moderate) for landslide risk, with the state's mountainous terrain, heavy rainfall, and legacy mining areas… Moderate Severe Storms West Virginia faces a moderate risk (Level 3 of 5) from severe storms, including thunderstorms, hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. The… Moderate Tornadoes West Virginia has a relatively low but real tornado risk, rated 2 out of 5. Tornadoes here are most common in the western counties and… Low Wildfires West Virginia has a moderate wildfire risk (level 2 of 5), with peak fire seasons in spring and autumn. While most wildfires are small and… Low Extreme Heat West Virginia experiences a moderate risk of extreme heat, especially during summer heat waves. While the state's mountainous terrain can… Low Drought Drought risk in West Virginia is rated level 2 of 5, so it is relatively low. Still, short-term dry spells in late summer and fall can… Low Hurricanes West Virginia is rated Level 1 of 5 for hurricane risk because it lies far inland and is seldom directly impacted by tropical systems.… Very Low Earthquakes West Virginia is rated Level 1 of 5 for earthquake risk, meaning earthquakes are very unlikely to cause damage. The state experiences… Very Low