Natural Disaster Risk in Monongalia County
West Virginia
5.8out of 10
Risk Summary for Monongalia County
Average natural disaster risk for the United States. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers common hazards here.
Top Hazards
Avalanche Landslide Lightning
All 18 Hazard Scores
Landslide 9.0
Avalanche 9.0
Lightning 8.0
Hurricane 7.5
Hail 6.9
Strong Wind 6.5
Ice Storm 5.7
Tsunami 5.4
Tornado 5.3
Earthquake 5.1
Winter Weather 5.1
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Extreme Heat 4.9
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Wildfire 3.9
Cold Wave 3.3
Drought 3.1
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Monongalia County 5.8
West Virginia avg. 5.0
US national avg. 4.5
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Cities in Monongalia County
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.