Natural Disasters in Brandy Station, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
46.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
50.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
36.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
48.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 81.0 |
| Lightning | 72.2 |
| Hurricane | 70.9 |
| Earthquake | 65.1 |
| Heat Wave | 60.3 |
| Strong Wind | 59.8 |
| Hail | 43.5 |
| Landslide | 41.5 |
| Winter Weather | 40.9 |
| Wildfire | 35.5 |
| Tornado | 31.3 |
| Ice Storm | 29.9 |
| Cold Wave | 7.3 |
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
23
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| 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 |
| Nov 26, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Nov 4, 2011 | Earthquake | EARTHQUAKE |
| Apr 27, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISABEL |
| 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) |
| Jul 1, 1995 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 11, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Mar 25, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
Showing 20 of 23 declarations
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
433
Total IA Distributed
$1,073,652
Repair/Replace
$456,476
Rental Assistance
$24,976
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | 2 | N/A | — |
| DR-4512 | 100 | $576,972 | — |
| DR-4042 | 303 | $465,508 | $1,781 |
| DR-1491 | 28 | $31,173 | $1,231 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
43
Total Claims Paid
$721,897
Avg Claim Payout
$16,788
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$448,276
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
26
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4042 | Earthquake | 14 | $243,062 |
| DR-4512 | Biological | 1 | $109,971 |
| DR-1905 | Snow | 7 | $64,851 |
| DR-4072 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $30,392 |
Brandy Station has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, lightning, hurricane. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 43 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $448,276 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,073,652 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.