Natural Disaster Risk in Inwood

Natural Hazard Profile: Inwood, West Virginia

Located along the mid-Atlantic coast in Berkeley County, Inwood is a city of approximately 14,825 residents. The humid continental climate that characterizes this part of West Virginia — marked by cold winters, warm summers, and mountainous terrain that intensifies flooding — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Inwood a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Inwood's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.3/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hurricane risk defines the natural hazard environment here, requiring residents to maintain seasonal preparedness plans and insurance coverage for wind and flood damage. Secondary hazards include wind and avalanche.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Inwood's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 5.0/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hurricane and wind, as measured by FEMA across Berkeley County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, Inwood residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for hurricane and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.