Natural Disasters in West Hamlin, WV
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
59.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
51.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
76.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
15.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 94.2 |
| Heat Wave | 73.0 |
| Wildfire | 72.0 |
| Ice Storm | 50.8 |
| Hurricane | 47.4 |
| Winter Weather | 39.5 |
| Earthquake | 37.2 |
| Avalanche | 33.2 |
| Lightning | 32.0 |
| Cold Wave | 31.4 |
| Drought | 23.9 |
| Strong Wind | 23.4 |
| Hail | 21.9 |
| Tornado | 11.9 |
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
39
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
17 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 24, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| May 22, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| May 20, 2021 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 13, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 17, 2018 | Mud/Landslide | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jun 25, 2016 | Flood | 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 |
| Mar 16, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, MUDSLIDES, AND LANDSLIDES |
| May 1, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
Showing 20 of 39 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
344
Total Claims Paid
$4,266,585
Avg Claim Payout
$12,403
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,129,613
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
71
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4517 | Biological | 9 | $622,244 |
| DR-1500 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $616,454 |
| DR-4605 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $452,591 |
| DR-4236 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $153,933 |
| DR-4071 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $142,464 |
| DR-4603 | Winter Storm | 5 | $63,755 |
| DR-4273 | Flood | 4 | $45,727 |
| DR-4210 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $28,597 |
| DR-4359 | Flood | 1 | $3,847 |
West Hamlin has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, heat wave, wildfire. The area has had 39 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (17 declarations). 344 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,129,613 in public assistance recovery funding.