Natural Disasters in Shawneeland, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
44.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
60.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
54.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 79.7 |
| Hurricane | 76.4 |
| Drought | 73.0 |
| Heat Wave | 64.4 |
| Winter Weather | 64.0 |
| Earthquake | 59.7 |
| Hail | 59.3 |
| Wildfire | 57.8 |
| Strong Wind | 54.3 |
| Lightning | 47.2 |
| Tornado | 33.4 |
| Avalanche | 22.8 |
| Ice Storm | 20.2 |
| Cold Wave | 12.8 |
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
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 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 |
| Nov 26, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Apr 27, 2010 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISABEL |
| Mar 27, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, RECORD/NEAR RECORD SNOWFALL, HEAVY RAIN,FLOODIND, AND MUDSLIDE |
| Feb 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 6, 1996 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FRAN AND ASSOCIATED SEVERE STORM COND |
| Jan 27, 1996 | Flood | FLOODING, HIGH WINDS, AND WIND DRIVEN RAIN |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Mar 25, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jul 23, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
57
Total Claims Paid
$552,363
Avg Claim Payout
$9,691
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,174,620
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
20
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4072 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $587,792 |
| DR-1905 | Snow | 10 | $346,981 |
| DR-4512 | Biological | 3 | $239,848 |
Shawneeland has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, hurricane, drought. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 57 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,174,620 in public assistance recovery funding.