Natural Disaster Risk in Putnam County
West Virginia
5.4out of 10
Risk Summary for Putnam County
Average natural disaster risk for the United States. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers common hazards here.
Top Hazards
Landslide Extreme Heat Ice Storm
All 18 Hazard Scores
Landslide 9.1
Extreme Heat 8.6
Ice Storm 7.2
Hurricane 6.8
Lightning 5.8
Wildfire 5.7
Tsunami 5.4
Drought 5.3
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Earthquake 5.0
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Winter Weather 4.7
Hail 4.6
Avalanche 4.5
Strong Wind 4.1
Tornado 2.9
Cold Wave 2.5
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Putnam County 5.4
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 Putnam County
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.