Natural Disasters in Franklin, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
7.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
5.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
78.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
76.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 78.8 |
| Winter Weather | 40.6 |
| Earthquake | 36.5 |
| Heat Wave | 34.5 |
| Ice Storm | 25.8 |
| Tornado | 19.9 |
| Coastal Flood | 16.6 |
| Strong Wind | 14.0 |
| Lightning | 13.4 |
| Cold Wave | 11.6 |
| Hail | 8.0 |
| Wildfire | 2.1 |
| Landslide | 0.9 |
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
14
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 15, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Nov 2, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Sep 3, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| 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 |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Mar 25, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
106
Total Claims Paid
$4,979,608
Avg Claim Payout
$46,977
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Franklin has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, winter weather, earthquake. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 106 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area.