Natural Disasters in Peach Creek, WV
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
79.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
72.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
75.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
14.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 91.6 |
| Wildfire | 82.6 |
| Avalanche | 76.6 |
| Heat Wave | 66.8 |
| Cold Wave | 62.4 |
| Hurricane | 54.3 |
| Winter Weather | 52.5 |
| Earthquake | 48.9 |
| Lightning | 44.1 |
| Ice Storm | 40.3 |
| Strong Wind | 39.3 |
| Hail | 31.4 |
| Tornado | 13.5 |
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
36
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
16 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| May 20, 2021 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 17, 2018 | Mud/Landslide | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Aug 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| May 14, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jan 10, 2014 | Chemical | CHEMICAL SPILL |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jul 23, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Mar 22, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, MUDSLIDES, AND LANSLIDES |
| Jun 24, 2010 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, MUDSLIDES, AND LANDSLIDES |
| May 1, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 20, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Aug 6, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Jun 7, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
Showing 20 of 36 declarations
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
3,088
Total IA Distributed
$9,691,030
Repair/Replace
$6,520,526
Rental Assistance
$668,926
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4059 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1838 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4061 | 607 | $2,324,797 | $4,105 |
| DR-4861 | 340 | $2,031,878 | $4,400 |
| DR-1522 | 837 | $1,888,643 | $4,018 |
| DR-1918 | 574 | $1,429,327 | $5,210 |
| DR-1474 | 458 | $1,004,768 | $1,190 |
| DR-4517 | 110 | $636,591 | — |
| DR-1536 | 76 | $192,812 | $4,302 |
| DR-1455 | 29 | $76,006 | $3,948 |
Showing top 10 of 15 disasters by IA amount
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
2,143
Total Claims Paid
$31,442,842
Avg Claim Payout
$14,672
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,470,874
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
49
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4861 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $480,900 |
| DR-1918 | Flood | 15 | $447,335 |
| DR-1522 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $433,518 |
| DR-4517 | Biological | 2 | $47,961 |
| DR-4210 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $44,403 |
| DR-4071 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $16,758 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
15
Federal Funding
$4,334,694
Properties Protected
77
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
5.08
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 11 | $4,051,872 |
| 207.2: Mitigation Reconstruction | 2 | $104,602 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 800.1: Miscellaneous | 1 | $178,220 |
| 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Peach Creek has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, wildfire, avalanche. The area has had 36 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (16 declarations). 2,143 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,470,874 in public assistance recovery funding. $9,691,030 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 15 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.