Natural Disasters in Dinwiddie, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
19.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
23.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
35.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
37.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 94.0 |
| Hurricane | 66.5 |
| Earthquake | 55.4 |
| Winter Weather | 42.8 |
| Heat Wave | 42.3 |
| Ice Storm | 34.8 |
| Tornado | 28.1 |
| Lightning | 24.8 |
| Cold Wave | 22.3 |
| Wildfire | 21.9 |
| Strong Wind | 21.5 |
| Hail | 14.6 |
| Landslide | 11.3 |
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
21
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
May 2021
Most Common Type
Hurricane
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Sep 3, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Sep 22, 2006 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL DEPRESSION ERNESTO, SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jul 23, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Oct 15, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
365
Total IA Distributed
$197,173
Repair/Replace
$71,239
Rental Assistance
$40,005
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1491 | 348 | $140,234 | $649 |
| DR-1544 | 12 | $33,355 | $2,731 |
| DR-4512 | 4 | $23,584 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
8
Total Claims Paid
$85,451
Avg Claim Payout
$10,681
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$182,077
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
6
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4602 | Winter Storm | 4 | $176,153 |
| DR-1293 | Hurricane | 2 | $5,924 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.93
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Dinwiddie has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hurricane, earthquake. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 8 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $182,077 in public assistance recovery funding. $197,173 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.