Athens, WV natural hazards
Most of the natural-hazard damage FEMA expects in Athens comes from inland flooding, and overall the risk is very low for a U.S. community. 9 federal disasters brought FEMA money into town.
FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025 · OpenFEMA claims, aid & declarationsHow exposed is Athens?
FEMA expects yearly storm and flood damage to homes and buildings in Athens to be higher than in 10% of U.S. communities, mostly from inland flooding and cold waves.
What Athens faces
Each hazard’s share of the damage FEMA expects here, and how that compares with the rest of the country.
Inland flooding
Cold waves
Lower here
Not a risk here
Does Athens flood?
FEMA's records show no paid flood insurance claims in Athens.
are insured
are insured
9 federal disasters brought FEMA money here
Disasters the President declared that paid out in Athens itself: aid to households, or repair grants to the Town of Athens.
Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
Post-Tropical Storm Helene
Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
Severe Storms and Straight-Line Winds
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Landslides
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Landslides
Severe Winter Storm, Record/Near Record Snow, Heavy Rains, Flooding and Landslides
How to read this page
Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025); OpenFEMA: NFIP redacted claims, multiple-loss properties, community status book and residential penetration rates, housing assistance (owners and renters), public assistance funded projects, hazard mitigation properties and disaster declarations. Census tracts: U.S. Census Bureau.