Natural Disasters in Shenandoah Junction, WV
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
47.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
58.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
15.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
52.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 76.1 |
| Hurricane | 69.1 |
| Strong Wind | 68.4 |
| Earthquake | 62.8 |
| Heat Wave | 61.1 |
| Winter Weather | 57.3 |
| Landslide | 56.2 |
| Lightning | 49.1 |
| Hail | 45.8 |
| Tornado | 36.6 |
| Wildfire | 21.9 |
| Avalanche | 20.8 |
| Ice Storm | 14.8 |
| Cold Wave | 12.8 |
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
19
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
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 |
| Jul 12, 2018 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, 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 |
| Apr 23, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| Mar 2, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Jun 19, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, MUDSLIDES, AND |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 23, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISABEL |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, RECORD/NEAR RECORD SNOW, HEAVY RAINS, FLOODING AND LANDSLIDES |
| Sep 11, 1996 | Severe Storm | HURRICANE FRAN AND ASSOCIATED HEAVY RAINS,FLOODING HIGHWIND |
| 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 |
| Jul 3, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
143
Total Claims Paid
$1,752,702
Avg Claim Payout
$12,257
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$271,419
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
34
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1903 | Snow | 14 | $159,938 |
| DR-4071 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $103,025 |
| DR-4378 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $8,456 |
Shenandoah Junction has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hurricane, strong wind. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 143 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $271,419 in public assistance recovery funding.