Huntington, WV

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 44,942 · Part of Cabell County

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.

Tornado 16 events
Hail 78 events
Inland Flooding 330 events

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.