Natural Disasters in Alexandria, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
73.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
79.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
15.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
45.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 90.1 |
| Heat Wave | 88.4 |
| Lightning | 81.6 |
| Earthquake | 80.0 |
| Winter Weather | 79.8 |
| Hurricane | 79.1 |
| Hail | 57.0 |
| Coastal Flood | 56.0 |
| Ice Storm | 46.7 |
| Tornado | 39.9 |
| Landslide | 31.1 |
| Cold Wave | 25.1 |
| Wildfire | 5.7 |
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
22
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Mar 7, 2016 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Nov 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | THE REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM LEE |
| Sep 3, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Apr 27, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Jul 13, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISABEL |
| Mar 27, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, RECORD/NEAR RECORD SNOWFALL, HEAVY RAIN,FLOODIND, AND MUDSLIDE |
| Feb 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Mar 25, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Nov 9, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1977 | Freezing | ICE CONDITIONS |
| Oct 10, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Showing 20 of 22 declarations
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
5,767
Total IA Distributed
$15,567,759
Repair/Replace
$1,218,240
Rental Assistance
$1,233,327
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1858 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1603 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4481 | 2 | N/A | — |
| DR-4794 | 1 | N/A | $6,658 |
| DR-4502 | 1,156 | $6,113,351 | — |
| DR-4512 | 1,049 | $5,808,625 | — |
| DR-1491 | 1,038 | $1,404,337 | $1,783 |
| DR-1493 | 1,552 | $913,759 | $612 |
| DR-1492 | 796 | $778,212 | $1,306 |
| DR-4491 | 117 | $527,405 | — |
Showing top 10 of 14 disasters by IA amount
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
403
Total Claims Paid
$7,194,638
Avg Claim Payout
$17,853
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$25,611
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $25,611 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Alexandria has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, heat wave, lightning. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 403 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $15,567,759 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.