Natural Hazard Risks in Virginia Beach, VA
Population: 459K · Virginia
Virginia Beach faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from hurricanes (score: 5/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both FEMA forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Virginia Beach, VA.
Hazard Risk Overview
Hurricane Risk
HighFEMA: 5Historical: 0
- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $10M from this hazard type
- •Occurs roughly 0.24 times per year on average
Tornado Risk
HighFEMA: 5Historical: 10
- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $3M from this hazard type
- •77 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
Extreme Heat Risk
HighFEMA: 5Historical: 9
- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $5M from this hazard type
- •4 events on record in proximity
Earthquake Risk
ModerateFEMA: 3Historical: 0
- •Estimated annual loss of $1M from this hazard type
Winter Storm Risk
ModerateFEMA: 3Historical: 10
- •Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
- •5 events on record in proximity
- •4 event(s) in the last 12 months
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