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Hurricane, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Cabell County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
6,891 Population 1,857/sq mi density
$67,083 Median Income $38,242 per capita
$190,400 Home Value $263,066 Zillow
$854 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
118 Violent Crime/100K 2,872 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,083 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,400 home value, $854/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
118 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Hurricane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation657 ft (200 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density1,857/sq mi
Coordinates38.4275°N, 82.0181°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCabell County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.88"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0465 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.2 / 100
Community Resilience73.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on Feb 3, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 148 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 114 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 106 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 98 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 58 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 98 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 73 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 129 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 136 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 64 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 86 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 107 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 126 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 119 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 138 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 59 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 99 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 111 km
Feb 8, 2005 15 km E of Vansant, Virginia M2.7 134 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

102 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 138 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 74 km 7
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 84 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 67 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 18 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 97 km 0
May 8, 2002 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 49 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 12, 1980 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF2 86 km 0
Mar 13, 1967 EF2 59 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 91 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF1 87 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 29 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY (61,231 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 BRUSHY 61,231 58 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 84 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 73 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 67 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 78 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 42 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 75 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 84 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 88 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 67 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 83 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 46 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 61 km
1991 ROLLINS BRANCH 14,435 81 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,264 89 km
1991 GAULEY MTN 13,113 82 km
1991 ROCK HOUSE BRANCH 13,056 72 km
1991 TOMS BRANCH 11,849 68 km
1991 UNNAMED 11,117 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in

Hurricane has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.9").

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