Natural Disasters in Opal, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
47.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
63.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
67.8
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
21
Public Assistance
$481K
Individual Assistance
$346K
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Mar 2022 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $279K | $231K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Florence → | Hurricane | Sep 2018 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2016 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Nov 2012 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Straight-line Winds → | Severe Storm | Jul 2012 | $56K | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms → | Snowstorm | Apr 2010 | $146K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isabel → | Hurricane | Sep 2003 | — | $64K |
| Severe Winter Storm, Record/near Record … → | Severe Storm | Mar 2003 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Storm | Feb 2000 | — | — |
| Hurricane Fran and Associated Severe Sto… → | Hurricane | Sep 1996 | — | — |
| Flooding, High Winds, and Wind Driven Ra… → | Flood | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 (severe Snow Storm) → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Ice Storm → | Severe Storm | Apr 1994 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Drought → | Drought | Jul 1977 | — | — |
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PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
31
Total Claims Paid
$175,371
Avg Claim Payout
$5,657
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Opal has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, hurricane, strong wind. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 31 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $481,075 in public assistance recovery funding. $345,522 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.