Natural Disasters in Glade Spring, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
46.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
43.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
61.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
34.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 94.4 |
| Strong Wind | 74.8 |
| Earthquake | 72.7 |
| Avalanche | 67.5 |
| Lightning | 57.4 |
| Hurricane | 55.0 |
| Drought | 53.3 |
| Cold Wave | 52.5 |
| Ice Storm | 47.2 |
| Winter Weather | 38.7 |
| Wildfire | 33.2 |
| Hail | 32.1 |
| Tornado | 30.1 |
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
20
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 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 |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Apr 2, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 12, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Feb 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jan 27, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING, HIGH WINDS, AND WIND DRIVEN RAIN |
| 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 23, 1984 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Nov 12, 1977 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 7, 1977 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Oct 15, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
80
Total Claims Paid
$1,670,344
Avg Claim Payout
$20,879
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$13,301,497
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
56
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | Tropical Storm | 51 | $12,639,599 |
| DR-4512 | Biological | 5 | $661,898 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$305,422
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.61
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $0 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts; 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $305,422 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Glade Spring has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, strong wind, earthquake. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 80 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $13,301,497 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.