Jane Lew, WV natural hazards
Most of the natural-hazard damage FEMA expects in Jane Lew comes from inland flooding, and overall the risk is high for a U.S. community. Flood insurance has paid 7 claims here since 1985. 6 federal disasters brought FEMA money into town.
FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025 · OpenFEMA claims, aid & declarationsHow exposed is Jane Lew?
FEMA expects yearly storm and flood damage to homes and buildings in Jane Lew to be higher than in 78% of U.S. communities, mostly from inland flooding.
What Jane Lew 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 Jane Lew flood?
Every paid claim on a federal flood insurance policy in Jane Lew, from FEMA’s records.
Biggest named events
- 2026-07-West Virginia-Flooding: 2 claims, $111K
are insured
are insured
6 federal disasters brought FEMA money here
Disasters the President declared that paid out in Jane Lew itself: aid to households, or repair grants to the Town of Jane Lew.
Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
Severe Storms and Straight-Line Winds
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Mudslides, and
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.