Natural Disaster Risk in Palestine
West Virginia
3.5out of 10
Risk Summary for Palestine
Below-average natural disaster risk. Fewer and less severe natural hazards affect this area.
Top Hazards
Landslide Tsunami Hurricane
All 18 Hazard Scores
Landslide 8.4
Tsunami 5.4
Hurricane 5.3
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Avalanche 4.5
Drought 3.5
Ice Storm 3.5
Extreme Heat 2.9
Earthquake 2.3
Lightning 2.3
Strong Wind 2.1
Tornado 1.9
Winter Weather 1.9
Hail 1.8
Cold Wave 1.6
Wildfire 1.3
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Palestine 3.5
West Virginia avg. 5.0
US national avg. 4.5
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Below-average risk — standard coverage likely adequate
Natural disaster risk here is below the US average. Standard homeowners insurance will typically be sufficient, but it is still worth reviewing exclusions for floods and earthquakes.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
ZIP Codes in Palestine
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.