Natural Disasters in Gassaway, WV
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
36.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
29.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
71.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
24.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 94.6 |
| Avalanche | 61.8 |
| Hurricane | 45.7 |
| Lightning | 34.9 |
| Cold Wave | 34.5 |
| Drought | 33.9 |
| Hail | 30.8 |
| Earthquake | 27.4 |
| Ice Storm | 25.6 |
| Winter Weather | 24.1 |
| Heat Wave | 21.5 |
| Strong Wind | 14.9 |
| Tornado | 6.6 |
| Wildfire | 5.4 |
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
24
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
9 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 |
| Jun 25, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Aug 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| May 18, 2015 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, 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 |
| Jun 19, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, MUDSLIDES, AND |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 7, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Nov 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 |
| Jul 1, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 7, 1997 | Flood | HEAVY & WIND DRIVEN RAIN, HIGH WINDS,FLOODING,SLIDES |
| Aug 14, 1996 | Fire | HEAVY RAINS, HIGH WINDS, FLOODING, AND SLIDES |
Showing 20 of 24 declarations
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
238
Total IA Distributed
$577,344
Repair/Replace
$396,750
Rental Assistance
$9,890
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4756 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1769 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1500 | 69 | $222,385 | $4,302 |
| DR-1522 | 93 | $140,824 | $2,338 |
| DR-4273 | 21 | $89,811 | $5,222 |
| DR-4517 | 18 | $84,669 | — |
| DR-1455 | 26 | $36,306 | $10,104 |
| DR-4071 | 9 | $3,349 | $802 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
40
Total Claims Paid
$509,139
Avg Claim Payout
$12,728
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$235,687
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
27
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4236 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $67,493 |
| DR-4071 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $53,276 |
| DR-1522 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $40,011 |
| DR-4273 | Flood | 1 | $34,778 |
| DR-1500 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $28,882 |
| DR-4093 | Hurricane | 4 | $11,249 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$607,150
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.50
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $45,150 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $562,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Gassaway 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 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 40 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $235,687 in public assistance recovery funding. $577,344 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.