Natural Disasters in Raymond City, WV
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
74.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
75.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
34.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
58.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 89.6 |
| Heat Wave | 84.2 |
| Ice Storm | 66.9 |
| Lightning | 52.6 |
| Hurricane | 51.5 |
| Wildfire | 50.3 |
| Drought | 46.4 |
| Earthquake | 43.0 |
| Winter Weather | 39.7 |
| Hail | 38.5 |
| Strong Wind | 32.3 |
| Tornado | 18.8 |
| Cold Wave | 14.3 |
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
11 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 22, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| May 13, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Jun 7, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Nov 21, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Jun 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 |
| Jun 3, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND LANDSLIDES |
| Feb 28, 2000 | Flood | FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Mar 7, 1997 | Flood | HEAVY & WIND DRIVEN RAIN, HIGH WINDS,FLOODING,SLIDES |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
289
Total Claims Paid
$3,295,545
Avg Claim Payout
$11,403
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$548,433
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
37
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4071 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $151,461 |
| DR-1500 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $150,673 |
| DR-4517 | Biological | 3 | $96,449 |
| DR-4603 | Winter Storm | 4 | $87,737 |
| DR-1522 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $43,216 |
| DR-4210 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $18,897 |
Raymond City has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, heat wave, ice storm. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 289 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $548,433 in public assistance recovery funding.