Huntington, West Virginia: natural disaster risk
How exposed Huntington is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Cabell County.
Huntington is a city of 45,787 people in Cabell County, West Virginia. Parts of Huntington also reach into Wayne County. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cabell County relatively moderate for natural hazards overall, about average for the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, heat wave and tornado, with about $49.3 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 403 storm reports in the county since 1955, including 4 tornadoes and 98 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 0 hurricanes and 3 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 0.9% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Cabell County, the county with most of the population Huntington sits in. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Huntington
Full Cabell County report ›- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Check that cooling works before summer.
- Know where the nearest cooling center is.
- Pick a shelter spot: a basement, or an inside room on the lowest floor with no windows.
- Turn on emergency alerts on your phone and keep a weather radio.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $41M | |
| Heat wave | $3M | |
| Tornado | $1M | |
| Strong wind | $902K | |
| Earthquake | $777K | |
| Ice storm | $732K | |
| Lightning | $432K | |
| Hail | $330K | |
| Cold wave | $294K | |
| Winter weather | $149K | |
| Wildfire | $144K | |
| Hurricane | $132K |
Homes in Huntington
Older homes and mobile homes usually take more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes. Ask about roof age, flood history and retrofits before you buy or rent.
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All ›Common questions about Huntington
Is Huntington safe from natural disasters?
Huntington is in Cabell County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively moderate overall, about average for the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, heat wave, tornado. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Huntington?
By expected yearly losses in Cabell County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Moderate), heat wave (Moderate), tornado (Low). Cabell County has been part of 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Huntington get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 4 tornadoes in Cabell County since 1950; the strongest was an F1 tornado on August 9, 2000 near Lesage. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county low.
Do I need flood insurance in Huntington?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Cabell County, about 0.9% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk moderate. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.