Natural Disasters in Green Spring, WV
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
38.0
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
36.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
53.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
11.0
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
19
Public Assistance
$470K
Individual Assistance
$97K
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $197K | $78K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides → | Severe Storm | Jul 2018 | $216K | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Severe Storms → | Severe Storm | Jun 2012 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Apr 2010 | $57K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isabel → | Hurricane | Sep 2003 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm, Record/near Record Snow, Heavy Rains, Flooding and Landslides → | Severe Storm | Mar 2003 | — | — |
| Hurricane Fran and Associated Heavy Rains,flooding Highwind → | Severe Storm | Sep 1996 | — | — |
| Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 (severe Snow Storm) → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Nov 1985 | — | — |
| Drought → | Drought | Aug 1977 | — | — |
| Drought → | Drought | Jan 1977 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Agnes → | Flood | Jul 1972 | — | — |
| Flooding → | Flood | Mar 1967 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Unknown | — | — | $18K |
Showing 20 of 21 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
261
Total Claims Paid
$4,197,495
Avg Claim Payout
$16,082
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$186,594
Properties Protected
8
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.63
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 8 | $186,594 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Green Spring has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, hurricane, avalanche. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 261 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $469,622 in public assistance recovery funding. $97,369 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.