Natural Disasters in Bellwood, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
84.8
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
88.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
59.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 89.6 |
| Winter Weather | 86.7 |
| Heat Wave | 86.5 |
| Hurricane | 85.8 |
| Ice Storm | 83.4 |
| Lightning | 82.2 |
| Tornado | 76.8 |
| Strong Wind | 68.5 |
| Drought | 59.7 |
| Landslide | 46.8 |
| Coastal Flood | 44.8 |
| Hail | 44.4 |
| Wildfire | 44.0 |
| Cold Wave | 6.1 |
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
25
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| Oct 15, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Sep 3, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES ASSOCIATED W TD GASTON |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISABEL |
| Feb 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 18, 1999 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLOYD MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATIONS |
| Sep 6, 1996 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FRAN AND ASSOCIATED SEVERE STORM COND |
| 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 9, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 23, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
263
Total Claims Paid
$3,598,371
Avg Claim Payout
$13,682
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,536,393
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
33
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4411 | Hurricane | 6 | $570,616 |
| DR-4512 | Biological | 3 | $410,286 |
| DR-1293 | Hurricane | 14 | $165,528 |
| DR-4602 | Winter Storm | 3 | $136,813 |
| DR-4401 | Hurricane | 4 | $105,673 |
| DR-1491 | Hurricane | 1 | $85,755 |
| DR-4024 | Hurricane | 2 | $61,722 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$9,913,319
Properties Protected
9
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.03
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 4 | $1,163,209 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $0 |
| 402.3: Infrastructure Protective Measures | 1 | $8,671,959 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $78,151 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Bellwood has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, winter weather, heat wave. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 263 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,536,393 in public assistance recovery funding. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.