Natural Disasters in Boswell's Corner, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
65.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
76.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
59.3
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
20
Public Assistance
$1.8M
Individual Assistance
$446K
Most Common Type
Hurricane
5 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Mar 2022 | $1.1M | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $260K | $287K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Florence → | Hurricane | Sep 2018 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2016 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Straight-line Winds → | Severe Storm | Jul 2012 | $207K | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Apr 2010 | $257K | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Feb 2010 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isabel → | Hurricane | Sep 2003 | — | $134K |
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Storm | Feb 2000 | — | — |
| Hurricane Fran and Associated Severe Storm Cond → | Hurricane | Sep 1996 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 (severe Snow Storm) → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Nov 1985 | — | — |
| Drought → | Drought | Jul 1977 | — | — |
| Ice Conditions → | Freezing | Jan 1977 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Agnes → | Flood | Jun 1972 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 26 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
164
Total Claims Paid
$1,357,556
Avg Claim Payout
$8,278
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$121,298
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $121,298 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Boswell's Corner 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, hurricane. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 164 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,842,380 in public assistance recovery funding. $445,899 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.