Natural Disasters in Suffolk, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
60.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
68.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
19.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
85.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 93.1 |
| Winter Weather | 91.2 |
| Hurricane | 88.2 |
| Heat Wave | 71.9 |
| Lightning | 62.9 |
| Coastal Flood | 61.0 |
| Strong Wind | 60.9 |
| Ice Storm | 60.0 |
| Tornado | 55.7 |
| Wildfire | 55.6 |
| Earthquake | 54.0 |
| Hail | 48.2 |
| Cold Wave | 43.8 |
| Landslide | 37.5 |
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
11 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Nov 2, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| 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 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 4, 1998 | Hurricane | HURRICANE BONNIE |
| 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 |
| Jan 26, 1977 | Freezing | ICE CONDITIONS |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
2,382
Total IA Distributed
$2,955,557
Repair/Replace
$547,482
Rental Assistance
$323,045
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | 2 | N/A | — |
| DR-4512 | 285 | $1,616,695 | — |
| DR-1491 | 1,866 | $919,650 | $2,691 |
| DR-4291 | 229 | $419,212 | $8,614 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
234
Total Claims Paid
$5,195,650
Avg Claim Payout
$22,204
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Suffolk has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, winter weather, hurricane. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (11 declarations). 234 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $2,955,557 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.