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The West Virginia Risk Explorer (WVRE) is a set of tools designed to help communities in West Virginia better understand, assess, visualize, and manage their flood risks. It assists in evaluating the effectiveness of flood mitigation strategies and empowers communities to make informed decisions about these strategies. The WVRE was developed as part of the broader West Virginia Flood Resiliency Framework (WVFRF) to provide stakeholder groups and flood-prone communities with more effective resources for planning, preparedness, and response.

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The following materials provide a deeper understanding of the tools, analyzed risk indicators, and the methodology used for risk assessment and index development.

WV Risk Explorer (WVRE) Tools Introduction Video WVRE Information One-Pager WV Risk Explorer Technical Documentation WV Risk Indicator Categories Geographic Scales of Analytical & Visualization Tools WV Risk Index Data Dictionary West Virginia Flood Resiliency Framework (WVFRF) Overview WVFRF Information One-Pager Flood Risk Assessment Methodology: Building Inventory 30 Fast Facts about Flooding in West Virginia