Natural Disasters in Westover, WV

Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

71.5

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

77.5

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

18.4

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

83.9

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

21

Public Assistance

$11.9M

Individual Assistance

$5.1M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

7 declarations

DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm →Winter StormJan 2026——
Covid-19 Pandemic →BiologicalApr 2020$11.9M$4.0M
Covid-19 →BiologicalMar 2020——
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides →Mud/LandslideApr 2018$31K—
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides →Severe StormAug 2017——
Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides →Severe StormMar 2015——
Hurricane Sandy →HurricaneOct 2012——
Severe Storms →Severe StormJun 2012——
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides →Severe StormMar 2012—$196
Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms →SnowstormApr 2010$7K—
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation →HurricaneSep 2005——
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Landslides →Severe StormNov 2003$14K$232K
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Landslides →Severe StormJun 2003—$703K
Severe Winter Storm, Record/near Record Snow, Heavy Rains, Flooding and Landslides →Severe StormMar 2003——
Flooding, Severe Storms, and Landslides →FloodFeb 2000——
Heavy Rains, High Winds, Flooding, and Slides →FireAug 1996——
Blizzard of 96 (severe Snow Storm) →SnowstormJan 1996——
Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm →SnowstormMar 1993——
Severe Storms & Flooding →FloodNov 1985——
Severe Storms & Flooding →FloodAug 1980——

Showing 20 of 26 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

361

Total Claims Paid

$3,162,840

Avg Claim Payout

$8,761

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

3

Federal Funding

$387,427

Properties Protected

11

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.04

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine2$381,568
800.1: Miscellaneous1$5,859

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Westover has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, lightning, hail. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 361 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $11,924,461 in public assistance recovery funding. $5,069,235 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.