Moderate Risk West Virginia  ·  Flooding / Ice Storm / Monongahela River / Chemical Corridor

Fairmont WV

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  WEST VIRGINIA

5 / 10
Threat Score
Population
17,559
Elevation
905
feet above sea level
Primary Hazard
Flooding / Ice Storm / Monongahela River / Chemical Corridor
County FEMA Disasters
8
federally declared

Fairmont on the Monongahela River in Marion County sits in the West Virginia chemical and energy corridor. Monongahela River flooding ice storms and chemical industrial hazmat are regular concerns.

// Preparedness Recommendations

  • Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
  • Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
  • Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
  • Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score5 / 10   Moderate
Primary HazardFlooding / Ice Storm / Monongahela River / Chemical Corridor
FEMA Flood ZoneModerate
County FEMA Declarations8
Last Major Event2016 Flooding

// Emergency Information

Emergency Phone (304) 366-6211
Evacuation RoutesState and US highways
Elevation905 ft above sea level

// County Risk Profile

Marion County WV
West Virginia · Flash Flooding / Winter Storm
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7/10
Moderate Risk