Logan County
West Virginia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 79th
Logan County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 79.2, 79th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and riverine flood exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $30M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Landslide | Medium | 1.36 / yr | $51K |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 1.82 / yr | $27M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.01 / yr | $400K |
| Avalanche | Low | 0.01 / yr | $22K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 3.63 / yr | $576K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.63 / yr | $1M |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $83K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 9.26 / yr | $51K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $189K |
| Lightning | Low | 48.79 / yr | $138K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.23 / yr | $39K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.64 / yr | $298K |
| Hail | Very Low | 3.13 / yr | $94K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.04 / yr | $83K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | Very Low | 2.02 / 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 Logan County?
Logan County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 79.2 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 79th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Logan County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (Medium, $51K EAL), Riverine Flood (Medium, $27M EAL), Wildfire (Low, $400K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Logan County compare to other West Virginia counties?
Logan County ranks #5 of 55 West Virginia counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Logan County's $30M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.