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 forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Virginia Beach, VA.
Hazard Risk Overview
Hurricane Risk
High- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $10M from this hazard type
- •3 events on record in proximity
Tornado Risk
High- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $3M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Extreme Heat Risk
High- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $5M from this hazard type
- •14 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Earthquake Risk
Moderate- •Estimated annual loss of $1M from this hazard type
- •1 events on record in proximity
Winter Storm Risk
Moderate- •Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
- •8 events on record in proximity
- •Active in the last 12 months (6 events)
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How this data is built
Virginia Beach risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Virginia Beach, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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