Natural Disasters in Poquoson, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
2.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
10.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
99.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Coastal Flood | 62.4 |
| Hurricane | 60.5 |
| Earthquake | 23.9 |
| Heat Wave | 21.6 |
| Ice Storm | 18.3 |
| Wildfire | 17.4 |
| Tornado | 13.0 |
| Lightning | 9.4 |
| Cold Wave | 8.6 |
| Strong Wind | 6.0 |
| Hail | 5.2 |
| Winter Weather | 2.6 |
| Landslide | 0.2 |
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
18
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
9 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 |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Sep 3, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Aug 26, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Dec 9, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL DEPRESSION IDA AND A NOR'EAST |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Nov 9, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1977 | Freezing | ICE CONDITIONS |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
12,748
Total IA Distributed
$14,771,422
Repair/Replace
$4,071,260
Rental Assistance
$4,182,272
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | 12 | N/A | — |
| DR-1544 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1491 | 12,294 | $13,353,883 | $4,380 |
| DR-4512 | 223 | $1,135,657 | — |
| DR-4291 | 218 | $281,882 | $872 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
4,290
Total Claims Paid
$72,893,352
Avg Claim Payout
$16,991
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
12
Federal Funding
$4,394,445
Properties Protected
61
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.75
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal | 5 | $3,569,274 |
| 200.2: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Coastal | 3 | $103,301 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $119,962 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan; 95.1: FMA or CRS Plan | 1 | $24,624 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $554,436 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Poquoson has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are coastal flood, hurricane, earthquake. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 4,290 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $14,771,422 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 12 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.