Wheeling, WV
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Wheeling is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Ohio County, WV. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, landslide, and lightning.
Storm events near Wheeling
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Wheeling's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Wheeling 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 Ohio County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Wheeling along with the rest of the county, not a Wheeling-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 15.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 85.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 28.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 32.5 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 33.5 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 15.9 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 6.7 | Very Low |
| Drought | 26.9 | Very Low |
| Hail | 48.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 52.1 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 39.1 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 75.8 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 58.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 23.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 4.5 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Ohio County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Wheeling, WV at risk of?
Wheeling 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 Ohio County, where Wheeling is located, are inland flooding, landslide, and lightning.
What is Wheeling's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Ohio County, where Wheeling is located, scoring 85.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Wheeling a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Wheeling carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Ohio County.
Has Wheeling had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 17 tornado, 95 hail, 180 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Wheeling since 2016.