Natural Disasters in Appomattox, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
5.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
5.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
34.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
48.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 61.0 |
| Drought | 44.7 |
| Earthquake | 41.2 |
| Landslide | 39.0 |
| Strong Wind | 23.8 |
| Lightning | 22.5 |
| Ice Storm | 22.1 |
| Avalanche | 21.9 |
| Cold Wave | 21.8 |
| Wildfire | 21.3 |
| Heat Wave | 20.1 |
| Tornado | 15.1 |
| Winter Weather | 8.6 |
| Hail | 6.9 |
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
26
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 |
| Mar 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Apr 27, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| 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 |
| Sep 6, 1996 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FRAN AND ASSOCIATED SEVERE STORM COND |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Apr 11, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Mar 10, 1994 | Snowstorm | SEVERE ICE STORMS, FLOODING |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
39
Total IA Distributed
$93,453
Repair/Replace
$9,672
Rental Assistance
$1,226
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4512 | 13 | $79,902 | — |
| DR-1491 | 25 | $13,552 | $2,179 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
9
Total Claims Paid
$256,136
Avg Claim Payout
$28,460
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Appomattox has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, drought, earthquake. The area has had 26 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 9 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $93,453 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.