Natural Disaster Risk in Salem
West Virginia
3.8out of 10
Risk Summary for Salem
Below-average natural disaster risk. Fewer and less severe natural hazards affect this area.
Top Hazards
Landslide Avalanche Hurricane
All 18 Hazard Scores
Landslide 9.1
Avalanche 8.2
Hurricane 5.8
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Ice Storm 3.2
Earthquake 3.1
Hail 2.8
Extreme Heat 2.6
Lightning 2.6
Winter Weather 2.3
Wildfire 2.2
Tornado 2.1
Strong Wind 1.9
Drought 1.7
Cold Wave 1.7
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Salem 3.8
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.
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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.