Natural Disasters in Mallow, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
38.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
38.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
51.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
46.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Strong Wind | 88.5 |
| Landslide | 83.6 |
| Avalanche | 67.8 |
| Lightning | 62.8 |
| Cold Wave | 55.8 |
| Hurricane | 54.9 |
| Winter Weather | 35.0 |
| Earthquake | 34.2 |
| Drought | 26.6 |
| Wildfire | 18.1 |
| Hail | 16.0 |
| Ice Storm | 15.1 |
| Tornado | 9.4 |
| Heat Wave | 3.7 |
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
20
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
5 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 |
| Feb 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Jul 13, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Oct 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING FROM THE REMANANTS OF HURRICANE JEANNE |
| Feb 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 6, 1996 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FRAN AND ASSOCIATED SEVERE STORM COND |
| Jan 27, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING, HIGH WINDS, AND WIND DRIVEN RAIN |
| 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 |
| Nov 9, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| 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
111
Total IA Distributed
$419,031
Repair/Replace
$74,588
Rental Assistance
$9,954
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1458 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4512 | 46 | $288,009 | — |
| DR-1570 | 63 | $131,022 | $2,701 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
213
Total Claims Paid
$2,900,610
Avg Claim Payout
$13,618
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$158,154
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
8
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4072 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $158,154 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$90,734
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.88
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $90,734 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Mallow has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are strong wind, landslide, avalanche. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 213 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $158,154 in public assistance recovery funding. $419,031 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.