Natural Disasters in Lexington, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
3.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
2.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
70.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
86.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 58.0 |
| Earthquake | 46.2 |
| Lightning | 45.4 |
| Landslide | 18.1 |
| Winter Weather | 16.7 |
| Strong Wind | 16.4 |
| Cold Wave | 15.6 |
| Hail | 13.2 |
| Tornado | 9.5 |
| Ice Storm | 7.1 |
| Heat Wave | 5.2 |
| Wildfire | 2.3 |
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
14
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
4 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 |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 6, 1996 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FRAN AND ASSOCIATED SEVERE STORM COND |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Jul 1, 1995 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 25, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 19, 1992 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Nov 9, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
108
Total IA Distributed
$535,827
Repair/Replace
$132,168
Rental Assistance
$45,429
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1491 | 67 | $319,208 | $11,363 |
| DR-4512 | 41 | $216,620 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
34
Total Claims Paid
$253,384
Avg Claim Payout
$7,452
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Lexington has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, earthquake, lightning. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (4 declarations). 34 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $535,827 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.