Natural Disasters in Wolf Summit, WV
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
73.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
70.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
59.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
87.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 84.7 |
| Hail | 74.2 |
| Lightning | 73.7 |
| Hurricane | 60.6 |
| Winter Weather | 58.4 |
| Earthquake | 51.9 |
| Ice Storm | 51.8 |
| Strong Wind | 44.5 |
| Heat Wave | 39.4 |
| Drought | 35.3 |
| Tornado | 35.0 |
| Wildfire | 25.2 |
| Cold Wave | 17.3 |
| Avalanche | 11.0 |
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
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 |
| Jan 30, 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Mar 14, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, RECORD/NEAR RECORD SNOW, HEAVY RAINS, FLOODING AND LANDSLIDES |
| Feb 28, 2000 | Flood | FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Jul 1, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 23, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING, HEAVY WINDS |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
773
Total Claims Paid
$5,607,406
Avg Claim Payout
$7,254
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$7,328,133
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
85
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4359 | Flood | 17 | $3,025,532 |
| DR-4787 | Flood | 8 | $1,317,605 |
| DR-4756 | Flood | 8 | $941,293 |
| DR-4455 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $635,855 |
| DR-1500 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $412,282 |
| DR-4071 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $359,062 |
| DR-4884 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $340,639 |
| DR-4783 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $200,102 |
| DR-4210 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $64,504 |
| DR-4331 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $20,447 |
| DR-4517 | Biological | 1 | $10,812 |
Wolf Summit has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, hail, lightning. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 773 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,328,133 in public assistance recovery funding.