Mingo County
West Virginia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 73th
Mingo County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 72.6, 73th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and riverine flood exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $18M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Landslide | Medium | 1.31 / yr | $56K |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 1.75 / yr | $15M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.01 / yr | $269K |
| Avalanche | Low | 0.01 / yr | $7K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 3.37 / yr | $438K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.63 / yr | $671K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $47K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $142K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 9.32 / yr | $33K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 2.04 / yr | $279K |
| Lightning | Low | 48.72 / yr | $84K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.20 / yr | $18K |
| Hail | Very Low | 3.14 / yr | $60K |
| Drought | Very Low | 1.46 / yr | $88 |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.04 / yr | $54K |
| 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 Mingo County?
Mingo County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 72.6 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 73th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Mingo County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (Medium, $56K EAL), Riverine Flood (Medium, $15M EAL), Wildfire (Low, $269K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Mingo County compare to other West Virginia counties?
Mingo County ranks #10 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. Mingo County's $18M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.