Natural Disasters in Powhatan, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
21.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
33.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
13.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
63.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 91.5 |
| Earthquake | 72.2 |
| Hurricane | 61.5 |
| Ice Storm | 34.6 |
| Heat Wave | 33.2 |
| Lightning | 28.6 |
| Tornado | 26.0 |
| Landslide | 24.4 |
| Strong Wind | 24.1 |
| Winter Weather | 23.7 |
| Hail | 13.0 |
| Wildfire | 12.8 |
| Cold Wave | 4.1 |
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
23
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Apr 2025
Most Common Type
Hurricane
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 11, 2022 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| 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 |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Sep 3, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISABEL |
| Feb 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| 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 |
| Nov 9, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 23, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Oct 15, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
213
Total IA Distributed
$130,008
Repair/Replace
$52,637
Rental Assistance
$4,118
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1544 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1491 | 203 | $83,192 | $2,262 |
| DR-4512 | 9 | $46,816 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$4,867
Avg Claim Payout
$4,867
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$32,250
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
3
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4411 | Hurricane | 3 | $32,250 |
Powhatan has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, earthquake, hurricane. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $32,250 in public assistance recovery funding. $130,008 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.