Bergoo, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Webster County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
29 Population 138/sq mi density
$58,800 Home Value $135,992 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bergoo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. The area receives 91.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation2,115 ft (645 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density138/sq mi
Coordinates38.4829°N, 80.2977°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWebster County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
70 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.3"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 91.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.73"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.4 / 100
Community Resilience9.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.8 on Feb 3, 2025.

Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 61 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 50 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 55 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 118 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 93 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 140 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 95 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 132 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 137 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 135 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 66 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 53 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 148 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 146 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 142 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 101 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 63 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 148 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 69 km
Apr 29, 2010 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia M2.7 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

44 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 31 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 1, 1986 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 22, 1990 EF2 96 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 89 km 0
May 4, 1990 EF2 95 km 2
Jul 9, 1980 EF2 61 km 0
Apr 24, 1975 EF2 80 km 0
Aug 22, 1970 EF2 91 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF2 96 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 93 km 0
Mar 7, 1956 EF2 67 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 23, 2017 EF1 88 km 0
Jun 21, 2016 EF1 80 km 0
Jun 21, 2016 EF1 30 km 0
Jun 17, 2015 EF1 42 km 0
Jul 27, 2014 EF1 71 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF1 29 km 0
May 24, 1998 EF1 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RICH HOLE (15,923 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 RICH HOLE 15,923 88 km
1991 GAULEY MTN 13,113 81 km
2012 ALLEGHANY TUNNELS FIRES 11,055 79 km
2022 UNNAMED 7,791 73 km
1987 RICK CREEK ROAD 7,740 78 km
2012 BARBOURS CREEK. 7,244 98 km
1991 CARBANATE 6,533 90 km
2014 ARCHER KNOB RX 6,093 90 km
2022 UNNAMED 5,893 90 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,345 89 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,149 89 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,687 98 km
1999 SCHYLER FORK 4,417 98 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,219 72 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,022 98 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,569 57 km
1991 BLUE CREEK 3,268 83 km
1991 EIGHTMILE FORK 3,263 100 km
1999 GAULEY MT2 3,223 82 km
1999 KUNS BRANCH 2,475 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 5.3 in
April 51°F (10°C) 5.1 in
May 60°F (15°C) 5.9 in
June 67°F (19°C) 6.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 6.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 5.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 42°F (6°C) 4.3 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.7 in

Bergoo has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.7").

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