Birch River, WV natural hazards
Most of the natural-hazard damage FEMA expects in Birch River comes from inland flooding, and overall the risk is high for a U.S. community. 6 federal disasters brought FEMA money into town.
FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025 · OpenFEMA claims, aid & declarationsHow exposed is Birch River?
FEMA expects yearly storm and flood damage to homes and buildings in Birch River to be higher than in 67% of U.S. communities, mostly from inland flooding and cold waves.
What Birch River 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 Birch River flood?
FEMA's records show no paid flood insurance claims in Birch River.
are insured
are insured
6 federal disasters brought FEMA money here
Disasters the President declared that paid out in Birch River itself: aid to households, or repair grants to Birch River.
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
Severe Storms and Straight-Line Winds
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.