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Current risk outlook
Wind, roof, and storm stress risk for Benwood, WV.
Some live sources are refreshing; historical context remains available.
This view focuses on wind-driven roof stress, loose tiles, and how strong gusts typically impact trees and structures here.
Live risk outlook
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Use the official sources below for time-sensitive conditions; the score below is not an active warning.
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Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
17
/ 100
For typical homes located in Benwood, WV.
Baseline context
Wind exposure derived from ingested design wind / climatology tiles.
Compare other local risks
See how Benwood scores across each hazard model.
City snapshot
All hazards combined
Flood risk
Heavy rain and low-lying flood exposure
AQI risk
Ingested air quality and AQI snapshot
Lightning risk
Thunderstorm and strike exposure
Wildfire risk
Fuels, dryness, and fire potential
Tornado risk
Historic tornado corridor exposure
Hail risk
Hail frequency and roof impact potential
Local historical hazard map
Benwood, WV
Click a tile to update scores. These layers show long-term historical baseline risk, not live warnings or short-term forecast risk.
Live wind alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: PBZ · radar KPBZ
Active alerts near Benwood
No wind-related alerts right now.
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Emergency prep essentials guide
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Wind intelligence snapshot
Peak gust forecast (NWS)
Wind grid forecast unavailable.
Source: NWS forecast grid.
Nearest weather station gusts
Wheeling, Wheeling Ohio County Airport (KHLG)
Distance from Benwood: 12 mi
Sustained: 0 mph
Observed: local time
Source: NWS station observations.
Wind alerts (NWS)
No wind-related alerts right now.
Source: National Weather Service.
SPC severe outlook
Day 1: None
Day 2: None
Day 3: None
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Protect your home before the next storm
Turn today's wind exposure into a checklist for roof, trees, and outage prep in Benwood, WV.
Coverage request
Keep local storm exposure with the coverage questions you want to ask.
Home-protection request
Record roof, window, or hardening work you are considering around local risk.
Emergency prep essentials guide
Build a storm kit and action checklist in 30 minutes.
5-day wind & storm outlook
Today
LOWRain chance: 2%
Max wind: 0 to 6 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Tomorrow
ELEVATEDRain chance: 91%
Max wind: 6 to 13 mph
Risk score: 55/100
Fri
MODERATERain chance: 60%
Max wind: 8 to 12 mph
Risk score: 45/100
Sat
LOWRain chance: 26%
Max wind: 9 to 13 mph
Risk score: 25/100
Sun
LOWRain chance: 3%
Max wind: 7 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Historical wind exposure
Local wind data facts
Data from NWS observations, forecast grids, and SPC outlooks.
Historical wind exposure in Benwood
- Peak gusts drive most roof and tree damage during severe storms.
- Newer construction tends to perform better under modern wind codes.
- Debris, weak garage doors, and roof edges are common failure points.
Wind & storm risk FAQs for Benwood
What does the wind / roof score mean for Benwood?
It reflects relative wind exposure for the city grid and how likely damaging gusts are compared to other areas.
What parts of a home fail first in wind?
Roof edges, garage doors, and weak connections can fail first. Debris impacts can also drive losses.