Clarksburg, WV
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Clarksburg is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Harrison County, WV. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, landslide, and hail.
Storm events near Clarksburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Clarksburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Clarksburg 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 Harrison County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Clarksburg along with the rest of the county, not a Clarksburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 25.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 86.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 51.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 39.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 35 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 11 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 17.3 | Very Low |
| Drought | 35.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 74.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 60.6 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 51.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 84.7 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 73.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 44.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 58.4 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Harrison County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Clarksburg, WV at risk of?
Clarksburg 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 Harrison County, where Clarksburg is located, are inland flooding, landslide, and hail.
What is Clarksburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Harrison County, where Clarksburg is located, scoring 86.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Clarksburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Clarksburg carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Harrison County.
Has Clarksburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 tornado, 71 hail, 242 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Clarksburg since 2016.