Natural Disasters in Glenville, WV
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
11.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
16.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
20.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
6.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 89.5 |
| Hurricane | 41.8 |
| Drought | 23.3 |
| Avalanche | 18.7 |
| Earthquake | 18.3 |
| Lightning | 16.3 |
| Heat Wave | 14.4 |
| Cold Wave | 13.8 |
| Hail | 11.8 |
| Winter Weather | 10.9 |
| Strong Wind | 8.4 |
| Tornado | 4.6 |
| Wildfire | 1.3 |
| Ice Storm | 0.9 |
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
25
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 24, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 25, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, 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 |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jul 23, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| May 15, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, MUDSLIDES, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Jun 19, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, MUDSLIDES, AND |
| May 1, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| 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 |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
158
Total IA Distributed
$398,132
Repair/Replace
$205,711
Rental Assistance
$32,626
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1455 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1500 | 73 | $218,766 | $5,414 |
| DR-1769 | 71 | $147,518 | $6,370 |
| DR-4517 | 4 | $18,473 | — |
| DR-1522 | 9 | $13,374 | $4,103 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
455
Total Claims Paid
$5,204,670
Avg Claim Payout
$11,439
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$40,613
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
8
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1500 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $23,887 |
| DR-4071 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $16,726 |
Glenville has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, hurricane, drought. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 455 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $40,613 in public assistance recovery funding. $398,132 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.