Natural Disasters in Goochland, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
15.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
26.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
12.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
91.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 71.5 |
| Drought | 70.6 |
| Hurricane | 60.2 |
| Strong Wind | 43.0 |
| Landslide | 32.8 |
| Ice Storm | 32.6 |
| Heat Wave | 28.7 |
| Lightning | 25.6 |
| Tornado | 24.8 |
| Hail | 13.1 |
| Wildfire | 9.5 |
| Winter Weather | 8.7 |
| Cold Wave | 4.4 |
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
20
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Mar 2022
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| 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 |
| Nov 4, 2011 | Earthquake | EARTHQUAKE |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISABEL |
| 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) |
| Apr 11, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Mar 10, 1994 | Snowstorm | SEVERE ICE STORMS, FLOODING |
| Mar 25, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Nov 9, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 23, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Oct 15, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
| Aug 23, 1969 | Hurricane | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
583
Total IA Distributed
$674,590
Repair/Replace
$543,389
Rental Assistance
$24,982
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1544 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4042 | 380 | $534,088 | $1,211 |
| DR-1491 | 187 | $70,581 | $322 |
| DR-4512 | 15 | $69,921 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
18
Total Claims Paid
$156,695
Avg Claim Payout
$8,705
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Goochland has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, drought, hurricane. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 18 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $674,590 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.