Natural Disasters in Lake Wilderness, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
52.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
68.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
63.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 77.1 |
| Strong Wind | 76.4 |
| Earthquake | 76.2 |
| Heat Wave | 74.4 |
| Hurricane | 72.2 |
| Winter Weather | 56.5 |
| Hail | 53.1 |
| Drought | 46.1 |
| Tornado | 44.7 |
| Ice Storm | 38.2 |
| Landslide | 37.6 |
| Coastal Flood | 17.6 |
| Wildfire | 17.4 |
| Cold Wave | 6.6 |
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
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| 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 |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Nov 4, 2011 | Earthquake | EARTHQUAKE |
| Apr 27, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| Feb 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISABEL |
| Feb 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Apr 11, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Mar 25, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jul 23, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
| Aug 23, 1969 | Hurricane | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1,623
Total IA Distributed
$2,257,813
Repair/Replace
$1,730,222
Rental Assistance
$199,518
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4339 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4042 | 1,317 | $1,800,711 | $1,427 |
| DR-4512 | 49 | $286,931 | — |
| DR-1491 | 248 | $168,032 | $1,082 |
| DR-4831 | 8 | $2,140 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
54
Total Claims Paid
$162,735
Avg Claim Payout
$3,014
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$171,191
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
13
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4644 | Winter Storm | 4 | $123,630 |
| DR-4042 | Earthquake | 6 | $26,970 |
| DR-1905 | Snow | 2 | $13,730 |
| DR-4512 | Biological | 1 | $6,860 |
Lake Wilderness has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, strong wind, earthquake. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 54 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $171,191 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,257,813 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.