Weirton, WV
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Weirton is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Hancock County, WV. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, inland flooding, and hurricane.
Storm events near Weirton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Weirton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Weirton 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 Hancock County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Weirton along with the rest of the county, not a Weirton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 16.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 66.3 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 30.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 27.1 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 23 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 23.8 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 6.3 | Very Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 51.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 51.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 34.9 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 66.7 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 45.6 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 24 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 12.5 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Hancock County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Weirton, WV at risk of?
Weirton is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Hancock County, where Weirton is located, are landslide, inland flooding, and hurricane.
What is Weirton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Hancock County, where Weirton is located, scoring 66.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Weirton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Weirton carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Hancock County.
Has Weirton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 150 hail, 214 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Weirton since 2016.