Natural Disasters in New Castle, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
6.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
4.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
66.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
34.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 83.3 |
| Avalanche | 47.8 |
| Hurricane | 34.6 |
| Drought | 24.5 |
| Earthquake | 18.3 |
| Winter Weather | 16.7 |
| Strong Wind | 14.3 |
| Cold Wave | 12.0 |
| Lightning | 9.9 |
| Wildfire | 8.7 |
| Ice Storm | 5.8 |
| Tornado | 5.2 |
| Hail | 4.4 |
| Heat Wave | 2.0 |
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
26
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM HELENE |
| Sep 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE HELENE |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 15, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Nov 26, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| 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 |
| Oct 18, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING FROM THE REMANANTS OF HURRICANE JEANNE |
| 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) |
| Apr 11, 1994 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
46
Total IA Distributed
$89,863
Repair/Replace
$47,272
Rental Assistance
$4,372
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1570 | 36 | $52,745 | $2,522 |
| DR-4512 | 9 | $37,117 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
94
Total Claims Paid
$1,298,546
Avg Claim Payout
$13,814
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$71,973
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
7
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | Tropical Storm | 3 | $53,349 |
| DR-4072 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $9,237 |
| DR-4401 | Hurricane | 1 | $5,318 |
| DR-4863 | Winter Storm | 1 | $4,069 |
New Castle has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, avalanche, hurricane. The area has had 26 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 94 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $71,973 in public assistance recovery funding. $89,863 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.