Natural Disasters in Booth, WV
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
71.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
77.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
18.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
83.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 88.2 |
| Lightning | 76.8 |
| Hail | 64.4 |
| Hurricane | 63.2 |
| Strong Wind | 60.0 |
| Ice Storm | 48.5 |
| Avalanche | 47.4 |
| Tornado | 46.0 |
| Winter Weather | 44.5 |
| Earthquake | 44.4 |
| Heat Wave | 41.5 |
| Wildfire | 30.8 |
| Cold Wave | 23.1 |
| Drought | 21.3 |
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
21
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 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 |
| Aug 18, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Mar 16, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, MUDSLIDES, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Apr 23, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Nov 21, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Jun 21, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, RECORD/NEAR RECORD SNOW, HEAVY RAINS, FLOODING AND LANDSLIDES |
| Feb 28, 2000 | Flood | FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Aug 14, 1996 | Fire | HEAVY RAINS, HIGH WINDS, FLOODING, AND SLIDES |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Mar 17, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Nov 7, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Aug 15, 1980 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
361
Total Claims Paid
$3,162,840
Avg Claim Payout
$8,761
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$11,924,461
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
19
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4517 | Biological | 9 | $11,872,725 |
| DR-4359 | Flood | 4 | $30,635 |
| DR-1500 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $14,045 |
| DR-1903 | Snow | 1 | $7,056 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$387,427
Properties Protected
11
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.04
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $381,568 |
| 800.1: Miscellaneous | 1 | $5,859 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Booth has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, lightning, hail. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 361 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $11,924,461 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.