Natural Disasters in Brandywine, WV
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
30.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
34.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
37.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
25.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 88.2 |
| Avalanche | 74.0 |
| Hurricane | 60.8 |
| Drought | 47.1 |
| Winter Weather | 28.4 |
| Cold Wave | 27.4 |
| Wildfire | 26.8 |
| Strong Wind | 22.6 |
| Earthquake | 18.7 |
| Hail | 18.4 |
| Lightning | 18.2 |
| Ice Storm | 10.9 |
| Tornado | 6.5 |
| Heat Wave | 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
23
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 |
| Aug 2, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jul 12, 2018 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Nov 27, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jul 23, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Mar 2, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| May 1, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Nov 21, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Sep 23, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISABEL |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, RECORD/NEAR RECORD SNOW, HEAVY RAINS, FLOODING AND LANDSLIDES |
| Sep 11, 1996 | Severe Storm | HURRICANE FRAN AND ASSOCIATED HEAVY RAINS,FLOODING HIGHWIND |
| May 23, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING, HEAVY WINDS |
| Jan 25, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Mar 17, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
67
Total Claims Paid
$442,479
Avg Claim Payout
$6,604
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$32,162
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
16
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4071 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $22,884 |
| DR-4093 | Hurricane | 4 | $9,278 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$130,053
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $45,402 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $84,651 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Brandywine has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, avalanche, hurricane. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 67 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $32,162 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.