Natural Disasters in Herndon, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
78.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
86.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
85.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 91.1 |
| Winter Weather | 90.4 |
| Lightning | 87.8 |
| Strong Wind | 87.4 |
| Hurricane | 80.1 |
| Earthquake | 77.9 |
| Hail | 76.5 |
| Tornado | 74.7 |
| Drought | 74.1 |
| Landslide | 51.2 |
| Wildfire | 37.4 |
| Ice Storm | 26.9 |
| Cold Wave | 24.6 |
| Avalanche | 19.7 |
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
15
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Hurricane
5 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 |
| Apr 27, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| 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 |
| Jan 27, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING, HIGH WINDS, AND WIND DRIVEN RAIN |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Mar 25, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
554
Total IA Distributed
$2,244,514
Repair/Replace
$38,482
Rental Assistance
$6,584
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | 29 | N/A | — |
| DR-4339 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4512 | 357 | $2,025,359 | — |
| DR-4491 | 31 | $162,586 | — |
| DR-1491 | 117 | $39,750 | $1,003 |
| DR-1492 | 19 | $16,818 | $827 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
168
Total Claims Paid
$2,046,374
Avg Claim Payout
$12,181
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$10,742,915
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
44
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4512 | Biological | 13 | $9,823,526 |
| DR-1905 | Snow | 31 | $919,390 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$1,031,536
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.72
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $919,036 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $112,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Herndon has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, winter weather, lightning. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 168 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $10,742,915 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,244,514 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.