Natural Disasters in McLean, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
94.7
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
96.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
11.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
59.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 98.2 |
| Lightning | 97.9 |
| Heat Wave | 97.1 |
| Strong Wind | 95.5 |
| Hail | 95.1 |
| Hurricane | 93.0 |
| Earthquake | 92.8 |
| Cold Wave | 83.0 |
| Ice Storm | 81.5 |
| Landslide | 73.0 |
| Tornado | 54.5 |
| Coastal Flood | 52.6 |
| Wildfire | 34.0 |
| Drought | 33.3 |
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
18
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Hurricane
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 17, 2011 | Severe Storm | THE REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM LEE |
| Apr 27, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Sep 18, 1999 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLOYD MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATIONS |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Mar 25, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jan 26, 1977 | Freezing | ICE CONDITIONS |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,486
Total Claims Paid
$16,492,039
Avg Claim Payout
$11,098
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$165,606,511
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
134
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4512 | Biological | 46 | $162,226,275 |
| DR-1905 | Snow | 82 | $3,181,499 |
| DR-4072 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $167,355 |
| DR-1874 | Snow | 1 | $31,382 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$1,031,536
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.72
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $919,036 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $112,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
McLean has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, lightning, heat wave. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 1,486 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $165,606,511 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.