Natural Disasters in Painter, 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)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Coastal Flood | 96.8 |
| Hurricane | 94.5 |
| Wildfire | 79.5 |
| Drought | 59.8 |
| Cold Wave | 56.2 |
| Heat Wave | 52.3 |
| Earthquake | 51.1 |
| Ice Storm | 49.2 |
| Strong Wind | 30.8 |
| Winter Weather | 26.4 |
| Hail | 22.5 |
| Lightning | 21.7 |
| Tornado | 18.0 |
| Landslide | 15.3 |
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
20
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Nov 26, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Sep 3, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Aug 26, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Sep 22, 2006 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL DEPRESSION ERNESTO, SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISABEL |
| Feb 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 18, 1999 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLOYD MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATIONS |
| Sep 16, 1999 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLOYD EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS |
| Sep 6, 1996 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FRAN AND ASSOCIATED SEVERE STORM COND |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Mar 25, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 19, 1992 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1977 | Freezing | ICE CONDITIONS |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
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.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$285,735
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
38
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1293 | Hurricane | 22 | $106,037 |
| DR-4024 | Hurricane | 1 | $85,883 |
| DR-1661 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $51,585 |
| DR-4512 | Biological | 4 | $40,812 |
| DR-4092 | Hurricane | 1 | $1,419 |
Painter 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.