Natural Disasters in West Union, WV
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
14.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
18.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
33.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
49.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 89.8 |
| Hurricane | 36.7 |
| Earthquake | 21.7 |
| Hail | 18.3 |
| Ice Storm | 18.1 |
| Lightning | 15.5 |
| Heat Wave | 14.1 |
| Winter Weather | 11.7 |
| Wildfire | 10.7 |
| Tornado | 9.9 |
| Strong Wind | 7.8 |
| Avalanche | 6.0 |
| Cold Wave | 5.3 |
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
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 24, 2024 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, 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 |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, 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 |
| Mar 16, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, MUDSLIDES, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Apr 23, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| Jun 19, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, MUDSLIDES, AND |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Nov 21, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Jun 21, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Jun 3, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND LANDSLIDES |
| Feb 28, 2000 | Flood | FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Jul 1, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
123
Total IA Distributed
$453,362
Repair/Replace
$281,596
Rental Assistance
$24,334
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4393 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1500 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1474 | 57 | $271,640 | $9,875 |
| DR-1769 | 42 | $144,366 | $1,586 |
| DR-4517 | 3 | $15,000 | — |
| DR-4071 | 17 | $11,696 | $850 |
| DR-1558 | 2 | $10,660 | $4,171 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
52
Total Claims Paid
$476,730
Avg Claim Payout
$9,168
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$63,819
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
3
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4331 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $53,894 |
| DR-4787 | Flood | 1 | $9,925 |
West Union has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, hurricane, earthquake. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 52 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $63,819 in public assistance recovery funding. $453,362 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.