Doddridge County, WV
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Doddridge County has experienced 24 federally declared disasters since 1967, most recently Severe Winter Storm in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Doddridge County's highest-rated hazards are landslide, inland flooding, and hurricane, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. NOAA records 29 storm events in the county over the past decade. Community vulnerability is relatively low (26th percentile nationally), indicating stronger recovery capacity than most US counties.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Doddridge County has been designated in 24 declarations since 1967, covering 7 disaster types including severe storm (10), flood (5), snowstorm (3).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2024 | Flood | Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2018 | Mud/Landslide | Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2017 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2015 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2015 | Flood | Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2013 | Hurricane | Hurricane Sandy |
| 2012 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides |
Showing the 10 most recent of 24 total declarations since 1967.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Very Low | 10.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 43.6 | 25 | 0 | $1.5M |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 21.7 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 14.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 9.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 36.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Very Low | 18.3 | 4 | 0 | $11K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 7.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 11.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 18.1 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 5.3 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Very Low | 15.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | No Rating | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate | 89.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 6 | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Doddridge County ranks in the 26th percentile (Low) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26th | Low |
| Socioeconomic status | 46th | Low |
| Household characteristics | 4th | Very low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 12th | Very low |
| Housing type & transportation | 53rd | Moderate |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 31st | Relatively Low |
| Risk to homes | 31st | Relatively Low |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 91.0% | — |
NOAA tracked 29 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 15 in 2016–20 vs 14 in 2021–25 (-7% — relatively stable).
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Doddridge County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Doddridge County, West Virginia are landslide, inland flooding, and hurricane. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Doddridge County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Doddridge County has received 24 federal disaster declarations since 1967, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (10 declarations).
Has Doddridge County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Doddridge County include Severe Winter Storm (2026), Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (2024). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1967.
How does Doddridge County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Harrison County, WV has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Ritchie County, WV has the lowest (Very Low). Doddridge County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Doddridge County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Doddridge County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Doddridge County's composite score of 14 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 14% of US counties.