Natural Disasters in New Kent, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
14.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
23.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
14.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
80.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 87.9 |
| Hurricane | 66.9 |
| Coastal Flood | 52.8 |
| Landslide | 44.3 |
| Earthquake | 41.0 |
| Heat Wave | 32.9 |
| Ice Storm | 31.9 |
| Wildfire | 27.3 |
| Tornado | 24.9 |
| Strong Wind | 24.4 |
| Winter Weather | 23.4 |
| Lightning | 18.4 |
| Hail | 10.1 |
| Cold Wave | 5.1 |
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
22
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 10, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL |
| 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 |
| Sep 3, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Aug 26, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 3, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES ASSOCIATED W TD GASTON |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISABEL |
| Feb 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 18, 1999 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLOYD MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATIONS |
| Sep 6, 1996 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FRAN AND ASSOCIATED SEVERE STORM COND |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW 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
1,497
Total IA Distributed
$1,286,921
Repair/Replace
$483,884
Rental Assistance
$247,528
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1491 | 1,460 | $1,163,730 | $3,634 |
| DR-4512 | 16 | $69,321 | — |
| DR-1544 | 20 | $53,871 | $5,843 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
36
Total Claims Paid
$597,544
Avg Claim Payout
$16,598
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$163,112
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
5
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4512 | Biological | 1 | $71,598 |
| DR-4411 | Hurricane | 2 | $59,228 |
| DR-4072 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $32,286 |
New Kent has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hurricane, coastal flood. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 36 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $163,112 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,286,921 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.