Natural Disasters in Windsor, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
37.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
50.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
14.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
74.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 91.9 |
| Hurricane | 82.6 |
| Coastal Flood | 61.8 |
| Winter Weather | 56.1 |
| Ice Storm | 51.4 |
| Heat Wave | 49.7 |
| Wildfire | 48.4 |
| Earthquake | 46.1 |
| Hail | 35.7 |
| Lightning | 33.1 |
| Tornado | 32.3 |
| Landslide | 30.9 |
| Cold Wave | 24.3 |
| Strong Wind | 19.2 |
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
19
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Hurricane
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 15, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| 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 |
| Dec 9, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL DEPRESSION IDA AND A NOR'EAST |
| Sep 22, 2006 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL DEPRESSION ERNESTO, SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 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 |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
183
Total Claims Paid
$5,305,762
Avg Claim Payout
$28,993
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$953,555
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
29
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1293 | Hurricane | 18 | $454,006 |
| DR-4291 | Hurricane | 5 | $238,472 |
| DR-4512 | Biological | 1 | $157,484 |
| DR-4401 | Hurricane | 3 | $101,364 |
| DR-1661 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $2,230 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
12
Federal Funding
$1,140,581
Properties Protected
27
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.58
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.2: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Coastal | 3 | $40,241 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $107,592 |
| 800.1: Miscellaneous | 2 | $97,334 |
| 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $406,658 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $16,121 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Windsor 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 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 183 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $953,555 in public assistance recovery funding. 12 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.