Mineral County
West Virginia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 53th
Mineral County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 52.8, 53th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and riverine flood exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $15M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Landslide | Low | 0.67 / yr | $31K |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 1.36 / yr | $13M |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $1K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.03 / yr | $169K |
| Drought | Low | 3.46 / yr | $132K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 18.71 / yr | $49K |
| Hail | Low | 2.16 / yr | $162K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 1.50 / yr | $137K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 2.79 / yr | $274K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $80K |
| Lightning | Low | 38.17 / yr | $96K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $9K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.33 / yr | $15K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.08 / yr | $180K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 3.97 / yr | $116K |
| 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 Mineral County?
Mineral County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 52.8 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 53th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Mineral County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (Low, $31K EAL), Riverine Flood (Medium, $13M EAL), Avalanche (Very Low, $1K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Mineral County compare to other West Virginia counties?
Mineral County ranks #28 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. Mineral County's $15M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.