Braxton County
West Virginia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 36th
Braxton County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 36.2, 36th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and riverine flood exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $9M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Landslide | Medium | 1.39 / yr | $91K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.75 / yr | $8M |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $1K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $37K |
| Lightning | Low | 47.50 / yr | $102K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.00 / yr | $397K |
| Drought | Low | 6.38 / yr | $29K |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.09 / yr | $95K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $44K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $19K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 9.48 / yr | $17K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 2.21 / yr | $54K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.71 / yr | $93K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.04 / yr | $24K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $1K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Braxton County?
Braxton County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 36.2 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 36th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Braxton County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (Medium, $91K EAL), Riverine Flood (Low, $8M EAL), Avalanche (Very Low, $1K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Braxton County compare to other West Virginia counties?
Braxton County ranks #37 of 55 West Virginia counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Braxton County's $9M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.