Huntington, WV
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Huntington is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Cabell County, WV. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, heat wave, and ice storm.
Storm events near Huntington
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Huntington's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Huntington 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 Cabell County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Huntington along with the rest of the county, not a Huntington-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 69.2 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 91.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 71.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 91.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 55.1 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 25.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 35.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 59.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 57.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 89.1 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 87.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 69.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 72.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 75.7 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Cabell County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Huntington, WV at risk of?
Huntington is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Cabell County, where Huntington is located, are inland flooding, heat wave, and ice storm.
What is Huntington's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Cabell County, where Huntington is located, scoring 91.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Huntington a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Huntington carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Cabell County.
Has Huntington had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 16 tornado, 78 hail, 330 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Huntington since 2016.