Mingo, WV
Mingo County in West Virginia has 13 FEMA disaster declarations on record covering 1967–2021, most recently Severe Storms and Flooding on May 20, 2021 (DR-4605). Its flood risk grade is B (Moderate risk), ranking #119 of 3,277 U.S. counties, with 17 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $126,613 in payouts. Flood risk is relatively low compared to the national average.
FEMA Disaster Declarations in Mingo County
The 13 most recent federally declared disasters affecting Mingo County, WV (1967–2021). Total declarations on record: 13.
| Declared | Incident Type | Title | FEMA Disaster # |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2021 | Flood | Severe Storms and Flooding | DR-4605 |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | Hurricane Sandy | DR-3358 |
| Jun 24, 2010 | Flood | Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides | DR-1918 |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | DR-3221 |
| May 23, 1996 | Flood | Flooding, Heavy Winds | DR-1115 |
| May 15, 1984 | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding | DR-706 |
| Dec 14, 1978 | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding | DR-569 |
| Aug 24, 1977 | Flood | Severe Storms, Landslides & Flooding | DR-3052 |
| Apr 7, 1977 | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding | DR-531 |
| Jan 29, 1974 | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding | DR-416 |
| Aug 23, 1972 | Flood | Heavy Rains & Flooding | DR-349 |
| Feb 27, 1972 | Flood | Heavy Rains & Flooding | DR-323 |
| Mar 13, 1967 | Flood | Flooding | DR-224 |
Score Breakdown
The composite score of 22 is calculated from four weighted factors. See our methodology for details.
Other Counties in West Virginia
| County | Grade | Score | Claims | Disasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan | A | 20 | 16 | 12 |
| Cabell | A | 20 | 24 | 9 |
| Ohio | A | 20 | 29 | 9 |
| Wayne | A | 18 | 8 | 11 |
| Greenbrier | A | 14 | 51 | 12 |
| Boone | A | 13 | 3 | 10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FEMA disaster declarations does Mingo County, WV have?
Mingo County, WV has 13 federal disaster declarations on FEMA record (1967–2021). The 5 most recent are: Severe Storms and Flooding (declared May 20, 2021, DR-4605); Hurricane Sandy (declared Oct 29, 2012, DR-3358); Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides (declared Jun 24, 2010, DR-1918); Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (declared Sep 5, 2005, DR-3221); Flooding, Heavy Winds (declared May 23, 1996, DR-1115). Counts include flood, severe storm, hurricane, and coastal storm declarations from the OpenFEMA DisasterDeclarationsSummaries dataset.
What is the flood risk grade for Mingo County, WV?
Mingo County is graded B (composite score 22/100, moderate risk). It ranks #119 of 3,277 U.S. counties for flood risk in our scoring model. The grade combines NFIP claims density (40%), disaster frequency (25%), claim severity (20%), and year-over-year trend (15%).
How many NFIP flood insurance claims have been filed in Mingo County?
17 NFIP flood insurance claims have been filed in Mingo County, WV, totaling $126,613 in payouts. The average claim is $7,448. Source: FEMA FimaNfipClaims v2 dataset.
Has Mingo County, WV had any recent flood disasters?
Yes. The most recent FEMA declaration affecting Mingo County was Severe Storms and Flooding on May 20, 2021 (DR-4605). The county has 13 declared disasters in the OpenFEMA record covering 1967–2021.
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Source: FEMA OpenFEMA datasets, 2026.