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flood Flood Risk in Virginia Beach, VA

Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10

FEMA: 1Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • Estimated annual loss of $5M from this hazard type
  • 252 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
  • 47 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
  • Average annual frequency: 1.3 events per year
  • Largest recent event exposed 385,000 people

Peak season: March-September

Last significant event: Flood - Virginia Beach, VA Region, United States (2024-06-30) — 385,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Floods

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Virginia Beach is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.

How Virginia Beach Compares

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Notable Flood Events Near Virginia Beach

Flood - Virginia Beach, VA Region, United States

June 29, 2024 WARNING

385,000 people exposed; $71,336M capital exposed

Flood - Virginia Beach, VA Region, United States

August 13, 2021 WARNING

Impact data not available

Flood - Virginia Beach, VA Region, United States

August 5, 2020 WARNING

Impact data not available

Flood - Virginia Beach, VA Region, United States

July 8, 2023 WARNING

Impact data not available

Flood - Virginia Beach, VA Region, United States

July 8, 2023 WARNING

Impact data not available

Flood Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Know if your property is in a flood zone — check FEMA maps
  • 2.Consider flood insurance even if not in a high-risk zone
  • 3.Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
  • 4.Move valuables and important documents to upper floors
  • 5.Install sump pumps and check valves in plumbing

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