Webster County
West Virginia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 35th
Webster County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 35.3, 35th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and avalanche exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $6M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Landslide | Medium | 1.49 / yr | $30K |
| Avalanche | Low | 0.01 / yr | $4K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 3.13 / yr | $848K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.54 / yr | $5M |
| Lightning | Low | 45.78 / yr | $109K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $9K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 18.19 / yr | $17K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.13 / yr | $17K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $24K |
| Hail | Very Low | 1.75 / yr | $28K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.81 / yr | $64K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $9K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $461 |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | Very Low | 4.63 / 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 Webster County?
Webster County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 35.3 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 35th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Webster County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (Medium, $30K EAL), Avalanche (Low, $4K EAL), Cold Wave (Low, $848K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Webster County compare to other West Virginia counties?
Webster County ranks #39 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. Webster County's $6M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.