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Nicholas, WV
Flood Risk Score: 12/100 · Rank #1156 of 3,271 counties
Nicholas County in West Virginia has a flood risk grade of A (Low risk), ranking #1156 out of 3,271 U.S. counties for flood risk. The county has recorded 4 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $153,636 in payouts, with 9 federal disaster declarations. Flood risk is relatively low compared to the national average.
12
Risk Score
4
NFIP Claims
$153,636
Total Payouts
9
Disasters
$38,409
Avg Claim
4
Active Policies
Score Breakdown
The composite score of 12 is calculated from four weighted factors. See our methodology for details.
Claims Density
40%
0
Disaster Frequency
25%
19
Claim Severity
20%
0
Year-over-Year Trend
15%
50
Other Counties in West Virginia
| County | Grade | Score | Claims | Disasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton | A | 12 | 0 | 8 |
| Preston | A | 12 | 0 | 9 |
| Braxton | A | 12 | 0 | 9 |
| Gilmer | A | 12 | 0 | 9 |
| Lewis | A | 12 | 0 | 9 |
| Upshur | A | 12 | 0 | 8 |