Natural Disasters in Dahlgren Center, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
12.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
27.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
72.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 79.8 |
| Landslide | 72.1 |
| Drought | 62.2 |
| Coastal Flood | 43.6 |
| Earthquake | 39.7 |
| Heat Wave | 37.0 |
| Lightning | 25.9 |
| Strong Wind | 25.0 |
| Winter Weather | 23.9 |
| Ice Storm | 21.9 |
| Hail | 17.7 |
| Wildfire | 12.4 |
| Tornado | 12.3 |
| Cold Wave | 9.1 |
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
26
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Mar 2022
Most Common Type
Hurricane
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Nov 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | THE REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM LEE |
| Nov 4, 2011 | Earthquake | EARTHQUAKE |
| Sep 3, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Aug 26, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Apr 27, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Sep 22, 2006 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL DEPRESSION ERNESTO, SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 13, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| 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) |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
426
Total IA Distributed
$558,754
Repair/Replace
$230,162
Rental Assistance
$86,682
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | 2 | N/A | — |
| DR-1492 | 95 | $205,752 | $1,332 |
| DR-4042 | 151 | $167,067 | $1,433 |
| DR-4491 | 23 | $83,784 | — |
| DR-1491 | 148 | $75,105 | $1,440 |
| DR-4512 | 7 | $27,046 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
16
Total Claims Paid
$91,377
Avg Claim Payout
$5,711
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$172,060
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
8
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4644 | Winter Storm | 3 | $124,327 |
| DR-4512 | Biological | 2 | $38,134 |
| DR-1905 | Snow | 3 | $9,598 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$1,791,602
Properties Protected
5
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.17
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 1 | $0 |
| 501.1: Other Major Structural Projects; 601.1: Generators | 1 | $0 |
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.); 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $25,010 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $104,444 |
| 301.1: Shoreline Stabilization (Riprap, etc.) | 1 | $1,662,148 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Dahlgren Center has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, landslide, drought. The area has had 26 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 16 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $172,060 in public assistance recovery funding. $558,754 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.