Morgantown, WV
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Morgantown is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Monongalia County, WV. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, inland flooding, and lightning.
Storm events near Morgantown
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Morgantown's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Morgantown 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 Monongalia County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Morgantown along with the rest of the county, not a Morgantown-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 30.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 85 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 44.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 41.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 46 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 47.4 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 23.1 | Very Low |
| Drought | 21.3 | Very Low |
| Hail | 64.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 63.2 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 48.5 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 88.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 76.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 60 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 44.5 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Monongalia County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Morgantown, WV at risk of?
Morgantown 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 Monongalia County, where Morgantown is located, are landslide, inland flooding, and lightning.
What is Morgantown's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Monongalia County, where Morgantown is located, scoring 88.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Morgantown a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Morgantown carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Monongalia County.
Has Morgantown had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 13 tornado, 95 hail, 224 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Morgantown since 2016.