Chesapeake, WV natural hazards
Most of the natural-hazard damage FEMA expects in Chesapeake comes from inland flooding, and overall the risk is very high for a U.S. community. Flood insurance has paid 7 claims here since 2003. 6 federal disasters brought FEMA money into town.
FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025 · OpenFEMA claims, aid & declarationsHow exposed is Chesapeake?
FEMA expects yearly storm and flood damage to homes and buildings in Chesapeake to be higher than in 99% of U.S. communities, mostly from inland flooding.
What Chesapeake faces
Each hazard’s share of the damage FEMA expects here, and how that compares with the rest of the country.
Inland flooding
Lower here
Not a risk here
Does Chesapeake flood?
Every paid claim on a federal flood insurance policy in Chesapeake, from FEMA’s records.
Biggest named events
- Summer severe storms: 2 claims, $9K
Homes that flooded again and again
■ FEMA “severe repetitive loss” (0) ■ flooded 2+ times
are insured
are insured
6 federal disasters brought FEMA money here
Disasters the President declared that paid out in Chesapeake itself: aid to households, or repair grants to the Town of Chesapeake.
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
Severe Storms and Straight-Line Winds
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.