Natural Disasters in Yorktown, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
44.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
66.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
94.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 81.7 |
| Ice Storm | 66.4 |
| Coastal Flood | 57.4 |
| Wildfire | 55.9 |
| Earthquake | 54.3 |
| Heat Wave | 52.0 |
| Winter Weather | 48.7 |
| Tornado | 42.4 |
| Lightning | 40.4 |
| Drought | 36.7 |
| Landslide | 31.3 |
| Hail | 29.8 |
| Cold Wave | 27.7 |
| Strong Wind | 27.5 |
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
19
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Sep 3, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Aug 26, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| 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 16, 1999 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLOYD EMERGENCY 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 |
| Nov 9, 1985 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 26, 1977 | Freezing | ICE CONDITIONS |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,569
Total Claims Paid
$33,959,811
Avg Claim Payout
$21,644
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,470,036
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
33
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1661 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $663,149 |
| DR-4512 | Biological | 6 | $595,916 |
| DR-1293 | Hurricane | 11 | $210,972 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
5
Federal Funding
$1,533,182
Properties Protected
5
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.03
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 202.2: Elevation of Private Structures - Coastal | 1 | $1,337,153 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 1 | $7,632 |
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 1 | $1,006 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $163,140 |
| 205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind | 1 | $24,251 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Yorktown has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, ice storm, coastal flood. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 1,569 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,470,036 in public assistance recovery funding. 5 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.