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 flooding represents a high risk for homeowners in Virginia. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead of… High Hurricanes Virginia has a moderate risk of hurricanes. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Winter Storms Virginia has a moderate risk of winter storms. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Extreme Heat Virginia has a moderate risk of extreme heat. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Severe Storms Virginia has a moderate risk of severe storms. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Tornadoes tornadoes poses a low risk in Virginia. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Wildfires wildfires poses a low risk in Virginia. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Earthquakes earthquakes poses a low risk in Virginia. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Drought drought poses a low risk in Virginia. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Landslides landslides poses a low risk in Virginia. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low