Parkersburg, WV
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Parkersburg is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Wood County, WV. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, landslide, and lightning.
Storm events near Parkersburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Parkersburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Parkersburg 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 Wood County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Parkersburg along with the rest of the county, not a Parkersburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 26 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 89.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 53.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 67.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 32.9 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 16.1 | Very Low |
| Drought | 27.8 | Very Low |
| Hail | 58.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 60 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 73.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 86.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 76.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 62 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 33.3 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Wood County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Parkersburg, WV at risk of?
Parkersburg 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 Wood County, where Parkersburg is located, are inland flooding, landslide, and lightning.
What is Parkersburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Wood County, where Parkersburg is located, scoring 89.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Parkersburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Parkersburg carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Wood County.
Has Parkersburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 73 hail, 214 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Parkersburg since 2016.