Natural Disasters in West Point, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
8.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
18.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
72.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 86.7 |
| Hurricane | 63.7 |
| Coastal Flood | 50.6 |
| Earthquake | 36.6 |
| Landslide | 32.2 |
| Heat Wave | 26.4 |
| Ice Storm | 22.0 |
| Tornado | 19.4 |
| Lightning | 13.5 |
| Strong Wind | 12.8 |
| Wildfire | 8.9 |
| Winter Weather | 8.6 |
| Hail | 8.4 |
| Cold Wave | 4.4 |
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
Mar 2022
Most Common Type
Hurricane
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Oct 15, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Sep 3, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Sep 22, 2006 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL DEPRESSION ERNESTO, SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jul 23, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
911
Total IA Distributed
$1,142,703
Repair/Replace
$515,198
Rental Assistance
$219,730
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4831 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1491 | 901 | $1,115,555 | $4,254 |
| DR-4512 | 8 | $25,028 | — |
| DR-1544 | 1 | $2,121 | $1,275 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
89
Total Claims Paid
$2,373,945
Avg Claim Payout
$26,674
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$9,532
Disasters with PA
1
Total Projects
1
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4512 | Biological | 1 | $9,532 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$144,814
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.86
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal | 2 | $82,425 |
| 200.4: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Coastal | 1 | $62,389 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
West Point has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hurricane, coastal flood. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 89 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $9,532 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,142,703 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.