Natural Disasters in Cave Spring, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
52.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
60.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
21.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
74.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 88.4 |
| Strong Wind | 81.2 |
| Lightning | 68.8 |
| Hurricane | 68.5 |
| Winter Weather | 63.2 |
| Avalanche | 59.9 |
| Earthquake | 57.9 |
| Cold Wave | 47.4 |
| Hail | 34.4 |
| Wildfire | 32.3 |
| Ice Storm | 28.2 |
| Tornado | 24.6 |
| Drought | 24.0 |
| Heat Wave | 24.0 |
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
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM HELENE |
| 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 |
| Feb 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Oct 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING FROM THE REMANANTS OF HURRICANE JEANNE |
| 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) |
| Jul 1, 1995 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Apr 11, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Mar 10, 1994 | Snowstorm | SEVERE ICE STORMS, FLOODING |
| Mar 25, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 19, 1992 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Showing 20 of 23 declarations
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1,629
Total IA Distributed
$7,092,809
Repair/Replace
$830,753
Rental Assistance
$383,112
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | 4 | N/A | — |
| DR-1544 | 4 | N/A | — |
| DR-1491 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4512 | 790 | $4,305,120 | — |
| DR-1570 | 620 | $1,736,729 | $2,666 |
| DR-1458 | 208 | $1,039,960 | $1,449 |
| DR-4513 | 1 | $7,058 | — |
| DR-1838 | 1 | $3,942 | $3,942 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
583
Total Claims Paid
$6,627,609
Avg Claim Payout
$11,368
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,041,522
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
30
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4512 | Biological | 9 | $451,219 |
| DR-4411 | Hurricane | 16 | $295,827 |
| DR-4072 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $255,691 |
| DR-4831 | Tropical Storm | 2 | $38,785 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
10
Federal Funding
$3,201,051
Properties Protected
68
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.78
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 8 | $2,883,501 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $196,500 |
| 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $121,050 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Cave Spring has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, strong wind, lightning. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 583 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,041,522 in public assistance recovery funding. $7,092,809 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.