Natural Disaster Risk in Windsor Heights
West Virginia
Risk Summary for Windsor Heights
Windsor Heights scores 4.5/10 (Moderate risk), near the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Avalanche.
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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.
Natural Hazard Profile: Windsor Heights, West Virginia
Windsor Heights, in Brooke County, is a small community of about 519 situated in the interior eastern United States. Its humid continental climate brings cold winters, warm summers, and mountainous terrain that intensifies flooding, and in particular flash flooding and winter storms. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Windsor Heights residents and property owners must navigate.
Windsor Heights's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.5/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Snow avalanche exposure tops the local risk profile, with the area's mountain setting and annual snowfall loading producing regular avalanche cycles on steep slopes. Secondary hazards include landslide and hurricane.
Within West Virginia, Windsor Heights's risk is, slightly below the 5.0/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Brooke County identifies avalanche as the foremost hazard, followed by landslide and hurricane. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
With a moderate risk rating, Windsor Heights residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for avalanche is recommended.
What this means for Windsor Heights: Avalanche preparedness
- Properties in runout zones may require specialized hazard assessment and insurance.
- Check avalanche forecasts before backcountry travel and carry a beacon, probe, and shovel.
- Be aware of slope angles and recent snow loading, which drive avalanche risk.
Local Factors for Windsor Heights
These city-level factors differentiate Windsor Heights from other communities in Brooke County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
519
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Moderate Continental
Latitude 40.2°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 2.7/10
Coordinates
40.1975° N, 80.6457° W
Brooke County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
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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.