Natural Disasters in Green Bank, WV
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
27.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
20.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
76.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
36.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 89.8 |
| Avalanche | 66.4 |
| Lightning | 51.7 |
| Cold Wave | 48.8 |
| Hurricane | 48.1 |
| Winter Weather | 35.0 |
| Drought | 34.7 |
| Earthquake | 23.1 |
| Hail | 18.9 |
| Strong Wind | 15.7 |
| Ice Storm | 14.5 |
| Wildfire | 13.2 |
| Tornado | 5.6 |
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
Flood
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 |
| Jun 25, 2016 | Flood | 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 |
| Apr 23, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Nov 7, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
706
Total Claims Paid
$15,143,449
Avg Claim Payout
$21,450
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$132,430
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
15
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4071 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $44,460 |
| DR-4273 | Flood | 4 | $34,801 |
| DR-4517 | Biological | 2 | $18,822 |
| DR-4093 | Hurricane | 2 | $17,729 |
| DR-1903 | Snow | 1 | $13,250 |
| DR-1500 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $3,369 |
Green Bank has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, avalanche, lightning. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 706 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $132,430 in public assistance recovery funding.