Summers County
West Virginia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 40th
Summers County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 40.2, 40th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and cold wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $8M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Landslide | Medium | 0.98 / yr | $29K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 4.37 / yr | $2M |
| Avalanche | Low | 0.01 / yr | $3K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.89 / yr | $6M |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $25K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 19.11 / yr | $32K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $22K |
| Lightning | Low | 43.73 / yr | $99K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $64K |
| Drought | Very Low | 0.93 / yr | $11K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.43 / yr | $119K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.42 / yr | $8K |
| Hail | Very Low | 3.00 / yr | $28K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $22K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $2 |
| 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 Summers County?
Summers County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 40.2 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 40th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Summers County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (Medium, $29K EAL), Cold Wave (Medium, $2M EAL), Avalanche (Low, $3K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Summers County compare to other West Virginia counties?
Summers County ranks #35 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. Summers County's $8M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.