5
High
Extreme Heat Risk in Virginia Beach, VA
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
FEMA: 5Historical: 9
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Estimated annual loss of $5M from this hazard type
- 4 events on record in proximity
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 6.1 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Cold Weather - Northeastern North Carolina _ Southeastern Virginia, United States (2026-02-01) — 787,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
Virginia Beach is not in the top 10 for extreme heat risk among tracked cities.
How Virginia Beach Compares
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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Virginia Beach
Cold Weather - Northeastern North Carolina _ Southeastern Virginia, United States
January 31, 2026 — ADVISORY
787,000 people exposed; $170,236M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - Eastern United States
July 20, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Heat - Eastern United States
September 2, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Cold Weather - Northeastern North Carolina, United States
January 23, 2026 — ADVISORY
199,000 people exposed; $22,163M capital exposed
Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
- 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
- 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
- 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle
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Earthquake Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 3/10
Wildfire Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 1/10
Hurricane Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 5/10
Flood Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 1/10
Tornado Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 5/10
Winter Storm Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 3/10
Landslide Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 1/10
Drought Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 1/10
High Wind Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 1/10
Tsunami Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 0/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Washington, DC
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Raleigh, NC
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Baltimore, MD
Score: 7/10
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