Natural Disasters in Kilmarnock, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
40.0
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
28.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
91.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
75.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 87.4 |
| Hurricane | 86.9 |
| Strong Wind | 85.6 |
| Coastal Flood | 68.4 |
| Ice Storm | 43.5 |
| Earthquake | 38.9 |
| Landslide | 35.3 |
| Heat Wave | 31.4 |
| Cold Wave | 28.6 |
| Tornado | 27.2 |
| Winter Weather | 21.8 |
| Wildfire | 19.6 |
| Hail | 12.6 |
| Lightning | 12.5 |
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
24
Most Recent
Severe Ice Storm
May 2021
Most Common Type
Hurricane
13 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL |
| 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 |
| Feb 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| 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 10, 1994 | Snowstorm | SEVERE ICE STORMS, FLOODING |
| Mar 25, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
962
Total IA Distributed
$979,945
Repair/Replace
$382,832
Rental Assistance
$116,035
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4337 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1491 | 945 | $888,265 | $3,865 |
| DR-4512 | 15 | $91,680 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
385
Total Claims Paid
$6,925,310
Avg Claim Payout
$17,988
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$104,868
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
7
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1661 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $55,894 |
| DR-4411 | Hurricane | 2 | $48,045 |
| DR-1293 | Hurricane | 1 | $929 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$509,150
Properties Protected
3
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.26
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal | 2 | $359,150 |
| 207.2: Mitigation Reconstruction | 1 | $150,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Kilmarnock has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hurricane, strong wind. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (13 declarations). 385 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $104,868 in public assistance recovery funding. $979,945 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.