Martinsburg, WV
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Martinsburg is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Berkeley County, WV. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, hurricane, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Martinsburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Martinsburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Martinsburg 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 Berkeley County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Martinsburg along with the rest of the county, not a Martinsburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 31.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 79.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 66.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 71.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 42.6 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 17 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 14.8 | Very Low |
| Drought | 68.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 63.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 80.4 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 32.3 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 75.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 57.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 85.4 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 70.5 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Berkeley County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Martinsburg, WV at risk of?
Martinsburg 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 Berkeley County, where Martinsburg is located, are strong wind, hurricane, and inland flooding.
What is Martinsburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Berkeley County, where Martinsburg is located, scoring 85.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Martinsburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Martinsburg carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Berkeley County.
Has Martinsburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 8 tornado, 112 hail, 350 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Martinsburg since 2016.