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Clarksburg, West Virginia Flood Zones

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Flood Risk in Clarksburg, West Virginia

Clarksburg has a population of 16,061 residents. Like many communities in West Virginia, properties in Clarksburg may be located in various FEMA flood zones ranging from high-risk Special Flood Hazard Areas to low-risk zones.

Use the address lookup above to check the specific flood zone for any property in Clarksburg. Results come directly from FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL).

West Virginia Statewide Flood Data

Total NFIP Claims
27,829
Total Claims Paid
$381.2M
Active Policies
1,000
Avg Premium
$678/yr
Disaster Declarations
1,336
Peak Claims Year
1996

Statewide data from OpenFEMA. City-level breakdowns coming soon.

Flood Zone Types in Clarksburg

FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Clarksburg, West Virginia:

AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.

VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.

X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.

X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.

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Flood Insurance in Clarksburg

Properties in Clarksburg that are in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.

The average NFIP premium in West Virginia is approximately $678 per year.

Even in low-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended — over 20% of NFIP claims come from outside high-risk areas. Visit FloodSmart.gov for quotes.

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