Natural Disasters in Mineral, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
32.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
35.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
43.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
61.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 79.8 |
| Earthquake | 76.4 |
| Lightning | 73.6 |
| Drought | 68.2 |
| Strong Wind | 51.0 |
| Heat Wave | 41.6 |
| Tornado | 33.3 |
| Landslide | 33.2 |
| Ice Storm | 30.7 |
| Hail | 27.6 |
| Wildfire | 22.7 |
| Winter Weather | 11.8 |
| Cold Wave | 5.8 |
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
24
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Mar 2022
Most Common Type
Hurricane
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| 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 |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Nov 4, 2011 | Earthquake | EARTHQUAKE |
| Aug 26, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| 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 |
| Feb 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 6, 1996 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FRAN AND ASSOCIATED SEVERE STORM COND |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Apr 11, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Mar 10, 1994 | Snowstorm | SEVERE ICE STORMS, FLOODING |
| Mar 25, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
4,485
Total IA Distributed
$10,193,329
Repair/Replace
$9,658,022
Rental Assistance
$339,645
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4042 | 4,298 | $10,005,029 | $1,818 |
| DR-4512 | 16 | $134,643 | — |
| DR-1491 | 170 | $53,657 | $905 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
4
Total Claims Paid
$36,477
Avg Claim Payout
$9,119
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$12,240,499
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
37
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4042 | Earthquake | 23 | $12,012,055 |
| DR-4644 | Winter Storm | 7 | $170,906 |
| DR-4512 | Biological | 1 | $35,224 |
| DR-1905 | Snow | 6 | $22,314 |
Mineral has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, earthquake, lightning. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 4 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $12,240,499 in public assistance recovery funding. $10,193,329 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.