Natural Disasters in Adwolf, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
57.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
50.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
74.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
27.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 91.2 |
| Landslide | 87.2 |
| Earthquake | 61.5 |
| Avalanche | 61.4 |
| Drought | 61.2 |
| Hurricane | 58.0 |
| Strong Wind | 49.0 |
| Lightning | 45.5 |
| Winter Weather | 43.5 |
| Ice Storm | 37.9 |
| Wildfire | 31.3 |
| Tornado | 21.1 |
| Hail | 19.2 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
21
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM HELENE |
| Sep 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE HELENE |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Dec 9, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 2, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 12, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Feb 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Mar 10, 1994 | Snowstorm | SEVERE ICE STORMS, FLOODING |
| Mar 25, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Nov 12, 1977 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 7, 1977 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Oct 15, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
160
Total Claims Paid
$1,201,225
Avg Claim Payout
$7,508
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,546,523
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
46
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | Tropical Storm | 34 | $2,402,466 |
| DR-4863 | Winter Storm | 8 | $73,357 |
| DR-4512 | Biological | 1 | $62,030 |
| DR-4072 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $8,670 |
Adwolf has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, landslide, earthquake. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 160 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,546,523 in public assistance recovery funding.