Natural Disasters in West Liberty, WV
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
69.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
73.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
27.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
94.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 75.8 |
| Lightning | 58.7 |
| Hurricane | 52.1 |
| Hail | 48.7 |
| Ice Storm | 39.1 |
| Tornado | 33.5 |
| Heat Wave | 32.5 |
| Earthquake | 28.9 |
| Drought | 26.9 |
| Strong Wind | 23.4 |
| Avalanche | 15.9 |
| Wildfire | 15.3 |
| Cold Wave | 6.7 |
| Winter Weather | 4.5 |
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
23
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Flood
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, 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 |
| 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 18, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| May 18, 2015 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jun 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Apr 23, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 1, 2005 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Sep 20, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, RECORD/NEAR RECORD SNOW, HEAVY RAINS, FLOODING AND LANDSLIDES |
| Jul 1, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 25, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Mar 17, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3,120
Total Claims Paid
$33,760,546
Avg Claim Payout
$10,821
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$15,511,731
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
227
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4787 | Flood | 4 | $5,851,482 |
| DR-4783 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $3,352,907 |
| DR-1558 | Severe Storm(s) | 129 | $2,878,749 |
| DR-4884 | Severe Storm(s) | 51 | $2,352,189 |
| DR-4359 | Flood | 10 | $634,869 |
| DR-4331 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $227,607 |
| DR-4517 | Biological | 4 | $191,374 |
| DR-1903 | Snow | 10 | $22,555 |
West Liberty has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, lightning, hurricane. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 3,120 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $15,511,731 in public assistance recovery funding.