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Moderate
Winter Storm Risk in Virginia Beach, VA
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
FEMA: 3Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
- 5 events on record in proximity
- 4 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Occurs roughly 0.46 times per year on average
- Largest recent event exposed 1,180,000 people
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Winter Weather - Southeast Virginia, United States (2026-02-22) — 1,180,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms
Virginia Beach is not in the top 10 for winter storm risk among tracked cities.
How Virginia Beach Compares
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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Virginia Beach
Winter Weather - Southeast Virginia, United States
February 21, 2026 — ADVISORY
1,180,000 people exposed; $244,297M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Central _ Eastern Virginia, United States
January 30, 2026 — WATCH
1,440,000 people exposed; $259,945M capital exposed
Winter Storm - East-Central and Southeastern Virginia, United States
February 21, 2026 — WARNING
122,000 people exposed; $16,156M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Southeastern, United States
January 27, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Weather - Northeastern North Carolina, United States
January 31, 2026 — ADVISORY
88,600 people exposed; $9,681M capital exposed
Winter Storm Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stock emergency supplies including extra blankets, food, water, and medications
- 2.Insulate pipes and know how to shut off water in case of pipe bursts
- 3.Keep your vehicle's gas tank at least half full during winter months
- 4.Have alternative heating sources and carbon monoxide detectors
- 5.Stay off roads during ice storms and heavy snow events
Related Pages
Earthquake Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 3/10
Wildfire Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 1/10
Hurricane Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 5/10
Flood Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 1/10
Tornado Risk in Virginia Beach
Score: 5/10
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
Winter Storm Risk in Washington, DC
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Raleigh, NC
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Baltimore, MD
Score: 9/10
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