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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
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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Earthquake Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 3/10
Wildfire Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 1/10
Hurricane Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 5/10
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
Extreme Heat Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 5/10
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
Flood Risk in Washington, DC
Score: 7/10
Flood Risk in Raleigh, NC
Score: 7/10
Flood Risk in Baltimore, MD
Score: 7/10
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