Beckley, WV
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Beckley is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Raleigh County, WV. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, inland flooding, and winter weather.
Storm events near Beckley
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Beckley's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Beckley itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Raleigh County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Beckley along with the rest of the county, not a Beckley-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 75.1 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 80.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 70.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 13.4 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 15.6 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 75.1 | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | 49.8 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 18.4 | Very Low |
| Hail | 44.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 52.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 62.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 92.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 78.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 59.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 79.3 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Raleigh County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Beckley, WV at risk of?
Beckley is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Raleigh County, where Beckley is located, are landslide, inland flooding, and winter weather.
What is Beckley's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Raleigh County, where Beckley is located, scoring 92.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Beckley a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Beckley carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Raleigh County.
Has Beckley had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 48 hail, 96 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Beckley since 2016.