Virginia Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (VA) | HomeRiskMap

Virginia is located in the Southeast region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Virginia are flooding, hurricanes, winter storms. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Virginia is coordinated by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Virginia

Flooding Virginia faces a high risk of flooding due to its extensive coastline, river systems, and mountainous terrain. Flooding can occur… High Hurricanes Virginia faces a moderate but real hurricane risk, especially in the Tidewater and Eastern Shore regions. The Atlantic hurricane season… Moderate Winter Storms Virginia faces a moderate risk from winter storms, with heavy snow, ice, and freezing rain most common in the western mountains and… Moderate Extreme Heat Virginia experiences hot, humid summers with significant extreme heat risk, rated level 3 of 5 by FEMA. Urban areas and coastal regions are… Moderate Severe Storms Virginia faces a moderate risk (level 3 of 5) for severe storms, including thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes. These storms… Moderate Tornadoes Virginia faces a moderate tornado risk, with most tornadoes being weak but still capable of causing damage. These storms occur most often… Low Wildfires Wildfire risk in Virginia is moderate, with seasonal peaks in spring and fall. The western and central forested regions face the highest… Low Earthquakes Virginia experiences occasional earthquakes, most notably the 2011 magnitude 5.8 event near Mineral. The overall risk is considered low to… Low Drought Virginia faces a moderate drought risk (level 2 of 5), with periodic dry spells that can stress water supplies, well systems, and home… Low Landslides Virginia has a relatively low to moderate risk of landslides compared to other states, rated a 2 on FEMA's scale. The hazard is most… Low