Natural Disasters in Summersville, WV
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
58.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
48.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
82.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
40.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 90.9 |
| Cold Wave | 89.9 |
| Avalanche | 71.9 |
| Lightning | 64.3 |
| Winter Weather | 57.4 |
| Hurricane | 46.1 |
| Wildfire | 40.6 |
| Earthquake | 39.5 |
| Ice Storm | 36.1 |
| Hail | 33.9 |
| Strong Wind | 30.2 |
| Drought | 26.4 |
| Tornado | 9.7 |
| Heat Wave | 8.0 |
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
26
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
10 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 |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 25, 2016 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Aug 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, 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 |
| Mar 2, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| 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 |
| Aug 14, 1996 | Fire | HEAVY RAINS, HIGH WINDS, FLOODING, AND SLIDES |
| Jan 25, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
216
Total Claims Paid
$8,743,546
Avg Claim Payout
$40,479
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$29,766,494
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
143
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4273 | Flood | 58 | $28,583,180 |
| DR-1500 | Severe Storm(s) | 36 | $602,227 |
| DR-4071 | Severe Storm(s) | 31 | $337,060 |
| DR-4093 | Hurricane | 15 | $201,248 |
| DR-4236 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $28,625 |
| DR-4517 | Biological | 1 | $14,153 |
Summersville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, cold wave, avalanche. The area has had 26 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 216 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $29,766,494 in public assistance recovery funding.