Natural Disasters in Gwynn, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
12.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
8.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
81.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
82.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Coastal Flood | 80.0 |
| Hurricane | 70.6 |
| Drought | 48.9 |
| Wildfire | 40.1 |
| Earthquake | 33.4 |
| Ice Storm | 31.4 |
| Strong Wind | 26.8 |
| Heat Wave | 25.1 |
| Tornado | 16.8 |
| Cold Wave | 13.8 |
| Hail | 10.0 |
| Lightning | 9.2 |
| Winter Weather | 5.3 |
| Landslide | 2.7 |
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
11 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 26, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Sep 3, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Aug 26, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Sep 22, 2006 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL DEPRESSION ERNESTO, SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISABEL |
| Sep 18, 1999 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLOYD MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATIONS |
| Sep 16, 1999 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLOYD EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS |
| 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 |
| Nov 9, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1977 | Freezing | ICE CONDITIONS |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1,220
Total IA Distributed
$1,300,461
Repair/Replace
$679,205
Rental Assistance
$207,758
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1545 | 1 | N/A | $2,544 |
| DR-1491 | 1,211 | $1,251,903 | $2,404 |
| DR-4512 | 8 | $48,558 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,162
Total Claims Paid
$20,456,652
Avg Claim Payout
$17,605
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$40,022
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
8
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1661 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $19,072 |
| DR-4512 | Biological | 2 | $17,099 |
| DR-1293 | Hurricane | 1 | $3,851 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$4,598,948
Properties Protected
39
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.84
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal | 5 | $1,143,509 |
| 200.2: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Coastal; 202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal | 3 | $3,455,439 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Gwynn has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are coastal flood, hurricane, drought. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (11 declarations). 1,162 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $40,022 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,300,461 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.