Natural Disasters in Hampton, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
61.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
65.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
34.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
89.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 85.4 |
| Coastal Flood | 80.4 |
| Heat Wave | 78.8 |
| Earthquake | 65.0 |
| Lightning | 64.3 |
| Ice Storm | 63.4 |
| Strong Wind | 62.7 |
| Cold Wave | 56.6 |
| Tornado | 56.1 |
| Hail | 43.4 |
| Winter Weather | 30.2 |
| Wildfire | 24.3 |
| Landslide | 5.9 |
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
21
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
12 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 |
| Aug 26, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Dec 9, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL DEPRESSION IDA AND A NOR'EAST |
| 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, 1999 | Hurricane | VIRGINIA TROPICAL STORM DENNIS 08/27/99 |
| 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 |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
14,888
Total IA Distributed
$15,768,713
Repair/Replace
$3,759,855
Rental Assistance
$4,497,233
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | 17 | N/A | — |
| DR-1544 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1491 | 14,071 | $13,643,941 | $3,928 |
| DR-4512 | 284 | $1,417,470 | — |
| DR-4291 | 515 | $707,302 | $825 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
5,774
Total Claims Paid
$73,693,440
Avg Claim Payout
$12,763
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
14
Federal Funding
$6,118,373
Properties Protected
40
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.19
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal | 4 | $2,327,241 |
| 601.1: Generators | 3 | $48,176 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 2 | $34,177 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine; 202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal | 1 | $1,161,827 |
| 402.1: Infrastructure Protective Measures (Roads and Bridges) | 1 | $1,500,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Hampton has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, coastal flood, heat wave. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (12 declarations). 5,774 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $15,768,713 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 14 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.