Fairmont, WV
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Fairmont is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Marion County, WV. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, inland flooding, and hail.
Storm events near Fairmont
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Fairmont's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Fairmont 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 Marion County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Fairmont along with the rest of the county, not a Fairmont-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 30.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 85.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 42.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 37.8 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 30.9 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 14 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 17 | Very Low |
| Drought | 26.5 | Very Low |
| Hail | 68.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 58.8 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 41.5 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 86.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 66 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 47.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 43.9 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Marion County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Fairmont, WV at risk of?
Fairmont 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 Marion County, where Fairmont is located, are landslide, inland flooding, and hail.
What is Fairmont's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Marion County, where Fairmont is located, scoring 86.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Fairmont a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Fairmont carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Marion County.
Has Fairmont had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 10 tornado, 90 hail, 229 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Fairmont since 2016.