Natural Disasters in Melfa, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
81.0
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
73.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
87.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
75.7
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
20
Public Assistance
$286K
Individual Assistance
$489K
Most Common Type
Hurricane
10 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $41K | $407K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Florence → | Hurricane | Sep 2018 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Nov 2012 | $1K | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Sep 2011 | $86K | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Tropical Depression Ernesto, Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Sep 2006 | $52K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isabel → | Hurricane | Sep 2003 | — | $79K |
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Storm | Feb 2000 | — | — |
| Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations → | Hurricane | Sep 1999 | $106K | — |
| Hurricane Floyd Emergency Declarations → | Hurricane | Sep 1999 | — | — |
| Hurricane Fran and Associated Severe Storm Cond → | Hurricane | Sep 1996 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 (severe Snow Storm) → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | May 1992 | — | — |
| Ice Conditions → | Freezing | Jan 1977 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Agnes → | Flood | Jun 1972 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 23 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,113
Total Claims Paid
$12,602,256
Avg Claim Payout
$11,323
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
10
Federal Funding
$4,397,466
Properties Protected
112
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.57
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 4 | $1,536,447 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $76,506 |
| 207.2: Mitigation Reconstruction | 1 | $99,405 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine; 202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal | 1 | $321,477 |
| 202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal | 1 | $691,447 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Melfa has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are coastal flood, hurricane, wildfire. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 1,113 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $285,735 in public assistance recovery funding. $488,552 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 10 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.