Situated conveniently in Putnam County, midway between the metropolitan cities of Charleston, WV and Huntington, WV, Hurricane is a small "booming" city. The Hurricane Development Authority uses progressive planning and visioning to assist businesses, small or large.

Located directly on I-64, exit 34, with easy access to Charleston, the Capitol City and the Tri-State area, including Huntington, WV, Ashland, KY and Ironton, OH, Hurricane is "right in the middle" of "Advantage Valley", which has typically been associated with mining and petro-chemicals, but is seeing the birth of new industries including automotive, manufacturers, engineering, and healthcare services.

Families and businesses are locating in Hurricane because of the metropolitan proximity and clean, suburban living. Good schools, good neighbors, and a good business environment are drawing them to Hurricane, where "Special" is for everyone!