Natural Disasters in Gainesville, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
83.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
87.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
40.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 93.4 |
| Lightning | 91.7 |
| Winter Weather | 91.0 |
| Strong Wind | 88.4 |
| Hurricane | 83.0 |
| Earthquake | 80.9 |
| Hail | 76.6 |
| Tornado | 76.5 |
| Landslide | 57.1 |
| Ice Storm | 56.3 |
| Drought | 54.3 |
| Coastal Flood | 48.8 |
| Cold Wave | 23.7 |
| Wildfire | 18.2 |
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
19
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Nov 26, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Nov 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | THE REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM LEE |
| Apr 27, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISABEL |
| Mar 27, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, RECORD/NEAR RECORD SNOWFALL, HEAVY RAIN,FLOODIND, AND MUDSLIDE |
| Feb 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 6, 1996 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FRAN AND ASSOCIATED SEVERE STORM COND |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Mar 25, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jul 23, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jan 26, 1977 | Freezing | ICE CONDITIONS |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
483
Total Claims Paid
$5,812,022
Avg Claim Payout
$12,033
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$18,838,691
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
43
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4512 | Biological | 21 | $18,479,295 |
| DR-1905 | Snow | 18 | $348,942 |
| DR-4072 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $10,454 |
Gainesville has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, lightning, winter weather. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 483 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $18,838,691 in public assistance recovery funding.