Natural Disasters in Falls Church, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
1.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
5.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
98.3
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
16
Individual Assistance
$13.0M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
5 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | — | $5.4M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Florence → | Hurricane | Sep 2018 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2016 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Nov 2012 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Straight-line Winds → | Severe Storm | Jul 2012 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Apr 2010 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Feb 2010 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isabel → | Hurricane | Sep 2003 | — | $264K |
| Severe Winter Storm, Record/near Record Snowfall, Heavy Rain,floodind, and Mudslide → | Severe Storm | Mar 2003 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 (severe Snow Storm) → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Agnes → | Flood | Jun 1972 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Unknown | — | — | $5.4M |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Unknown | — | — | $1.4M |
| Hurricane Isabel → | Unknown | — | — | $418K |
| Hurricane Isabel → | Unknown | — | — | $25K |
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PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
74
Total Claims Paid
$471,724
Avg Claim Payout
$6,375
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Falls Church has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, lightning, heat wave. The area has had 16 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 74 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $12,984,096 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.