Natural Disasters in Martinsville, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
9.6
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
6.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
83.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
72.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 60.7 |
| Hurricane | 59.3 |
| Ice Storm | 47.1 |
| Strong Wind | 32.6 |
| Tornado | 26.9 |
| Landslide | 24.3 |
| Cold Wave | 23.4 |
| Winter Weather | 19.9 |
| Heat Wave | 17.8 |
| Lightning | 17.7 |
| Hail | 17.0 |
| Wildfire | 0.6 |
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
13
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 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 |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL |
| Oct 15, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| 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) |
| Mar 25, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
231
Total IA Distributed
$1,217,683
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1491 | 1 | N/A | $882 |
| DR-4512 | 229 | $1,217,683 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$144,450
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.61
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $0 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $144,450 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Martinsville has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, hurricane, ice storm. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). $1,217,683 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.