Natural Disasters in Belmont, WV
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
20.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
15.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
76.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
67.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 80.0 |
| Hurricane | 43.0 |
| Lightning | 30.8 |
| Ice Storm | 29.4 |
| Drought | 25.3 |
| Heat Wave | 19.7 |
| Avalanche | 19.2 |
| Earthquake | 15.5 |
| Hail | 13.6 |
| Tornado | 12.4 |
| Strong Wind | 12.1 |
| Cold Wave | 11.8 |
| Winter Weather | 5.4 |
| Wildfire | 3.7 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
15
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 17, 2018 | Mud/Landslide | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| May 21, 2015 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| May 18, 2015 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jul 23, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 20, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Jul 1, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 25, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Mar 17, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
43
Total Claims Paid
$535,902
Avg Claim Payout
$12,463
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$74,059
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
23
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4071 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $44,970 |
| DR-1558 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $29,089 |
Belmont has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, hurricane, lightning. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 43 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $74,059 in public assistance recovery funding.