Natural Disasters in Falling Waters, WV
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
68.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
76.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
12.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
43.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 85.4 |
| Hurricane | 80.4 |
| Landslide | 75.9 |
| Heat Wave | 71.8 |
| Winter Weather | 70.5 |
| Drought | 68.5 |
| Earthquake | 66.1 |
| Hail | 63.7 |
| Lightning | 57.6 |
| Tornado | 42.6 |
| Ice Storm | 32.3 |
| Wildfire | 31.6 |
| Avalanche | 17.0 |
| Cold Wave | 14.8 |
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
18
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 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 |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jul 23, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Apr 23, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 20, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Sep 23, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISABEL |
| 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 |
| Sep 11, 1996 | Severe Storm | HURRICANE FRAN AND ASSOCIATED HEAVY RAINS,FLOODING HIGHWIND |
| Jan 25, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jul 3, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
310
Total Claims Paid
$4,854,896
Avg Claim Payout
$15,661
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,269,741
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
40
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4517 | Biological | 6 | $5,928,317 |
| DR-4071 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $198,703 |
| DR-1903 | Snow | 17 | $133,156 |
| DR-1558 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $9,565 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$2,048,990
Properties Protected
72
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.07
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 200.5: Acquisition of Vacant Land | 2 | $1,448,216 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $600,774 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Falling Waters has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, hurricane, landslide. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 310 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,269,741 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.