Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Very Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Moderate


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Very Low

HAZARDS

1

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

3

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Calhoun, West Virginia has a very low overall risk rating for natural disasters, with specific focus on very low risk ratings for events such as earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, and wildfires. While the area experiences some hail, wind, and lightning events, their impact is generally considered very low. Specific climate factors for the region include a relatively low risk of flooding and landslides, with a historical average of no events for landslides and a moderate frequency of flooding events.

Geological features in the area include mountain peaks that may contribute to the relatively low risk of certain natural disasters. Calhoun County is not located near any coastlines, fault lines, or major water bodies that would significantly impact hazard risk. The county's topography and geographical location contribute to its very low risk ratings for most natural disaster events. Historical data and nearby features support the accuracy of the risk assessment, highlighting ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
12 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1179 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
81% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2020-03-22

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2016-06-23

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2011-04-18

Hailstorm

2011-03-21

Flooding

Heavy Rain And Snow

2011-03-07

Flooding

Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B

2010-03-10

Hailstorm

2008-06-23

Hailstorm

2007-06-13

Hailstorm

2007-03-14

Hurricane Frances

2004-09-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-11-19

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-06-13

Flooding

None

1996-05-13

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1995-08-07

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1991-12-02

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1990-09-07