Natural Disasters in Fancy Gap, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
45.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
34.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
81.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
16.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 92.8 |
| Cold Wave | 89.3 |
| Drought | 62.8 |
| Hurricane | 61.3 |
| Ice Storm | 56.7 |
| Avalanche | 56.6 |
| Wildfire | 55.9 |
| Lightning | 49.2 |
| Earthquake | 47.5 |
| Winter Weather | 43.8 |
| Hail | 37.4 |
| Strong Wind | 34.3 |
| Tornado | 30.4 |
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
17
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
3 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM HELENE |
| Sep 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE HELENE |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| 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 |
| May 19, 1992 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Nov 12, 1977 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 7, 1977 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
394
Total IA Distributed
$347,712
Repair/Replace
$82,518
Rental Assistance
$10,174
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | 373 | $229,624 | $499 |
| DR-4512 | 21 | $118,088 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
21
Total Claims Paid
$239,485
Avg Claim Payout
$11,404
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$92,328
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
8
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | Tropical Storm | 3 | $64,785 |
| DR-4072 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $17,362 |
| DR-4863 | Winter Storm | 2 | $10,181 |
Fancy Gap has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, cold wave, drought. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (3 declarations). 21 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $92,328 in public assistance recovery funding. $347,712 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.