Natural Disasters in Manassas, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
16.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
24.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
19.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
9.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 65.2 |
| Heat Wave | 58.2 |
| Earthquake | 55.9 |
| Lightning | 54.5 |
| Strong Wind | 47.9 |
| Winter Weather | 41.5 |
| Tornado | 28.5 |
| Hail | 26.3 |
| Ice Storm | 17.2 |
| Cold Wave | 9.8 |
| Landslide | 2.0 |
| Wildfire | 0.8 |
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
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 |
| 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 |
| Feb 16, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| 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 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Mar 25, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
399
Total IA Distributed
$1,492,423
Repair/Replace
$15,566
Rental Assistance
$6,584
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | 21 | N/A | — |
| DR-4042 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4512 | 271 | $1,463,766 | — |
| DR-1491 | 105 | $28,357 | $696 |
| DR-4671 | 1 | $300 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
25
Total Claims Paid
$119,372
Avg Claim Payout
$4,775
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Manassas has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, heat wave, earthquake. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 25 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $1,492,423 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.