Natural Disasters in Sandston, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
83.4
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
85.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
22.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
71.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 93.4 |
| Lightning | 89.1 |
| Winter Weather | 89.0 |
| Heat Wave | 87.9 |
| Ice Storm | 84.3 |
| Strong Wind | 82.0 |
| Hurricane | 81.8 |
| Tornado | 81.0 |
| Drought | 77.8 |
| Landslide | 59.1 |
| Hail | 52.1 |
| Coastal Flood | 35.8 |
| Wildfire | 34.5 |
| Cold Wave | 8.1 |
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
21
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Hurricane
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Mar 7, 2016 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| 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 |
| Nov 9, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 23, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jan 26, 1977 | Freezing | ICE CONDITIONS |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
356
Total Claims Paid
$4,232,781
Avg Claim Payout
$11,890
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,479,989
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
9
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4512 | Biological | 7 | $6,452,196 |
| DR-3240 | Hurricane | 1 | $13,994 |
| DR-4024 | Hurricane | 1 | $13,800 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$7,824
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.86
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $7,824 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Sandston has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, lightning, winter weather. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 356 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,479,989 in public assistance recovery funding. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.