Brooke County
West Virginia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 54th
Brooke County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 54.2, 54th national percentile), driven primarily by riverine flood and landslide exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $13M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 1.25 / yr | $12M |
| Landslide | Low | 0.18 / yr | $4K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $64K |
| Lightning | Low | 42.38 / yr | $166K |
| Hail | Low | 3.76 / yr | $110K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.57 / yr | $31K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 2.34 / yr | $229K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $48K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 1.95 / yr | $82K |
| Drought | Very Low | 1.32 / yr | $5K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $205K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $17 |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $4K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 10.21 / yr | $4K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 2.84 / yr | $16K |
| 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 Brooke County?
Brooke County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 54.2 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 54th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Brooke County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Riverine Flood (Medium, $12M EAL), Landslide (Low, $4K EAL), Hurricane (Very Low, $64K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Brooke County compare to other West Virginia counties?
Brooke County ranks #26 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. Brooke County's $13M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.