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
HighFEMA: 5Historical: 3
- •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
HighFEMA: 5Historical: 10
- •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
HighFEMA: 5Historical: 10
- •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
ModerateFEMA: 3Historical: 1
- •Estimated annual loss of $1M from this hazard type
- •1 events on record in proximity
Winter Storm Risk
ModerateFEMA: 3Historical: 10
- •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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