Accomack County, Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 33,367
81.0NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
33,367
🏠
Building Value
$10.1B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$31.2M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
16
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🏖️
Very HighCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$10.9M
Risk Score96.8
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Relatively HighHurricane
Annual Loss$13.2M
Risk Score94.5
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$276K
Risk Score79.5
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$195K
Risk Score59.8
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$845K
Risk Score56.2
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$296K
Risk Score52.3
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$208K
Risk Score51.1
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$4.8M
Risk Score50.6
Show all 16 hazards
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$58K
Risk Score49.2
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$211K
Risk Score30.8
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$18K
Risk Score26.4
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$57K
Risk Score22.5
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Very LowLightning
Annual Loss$53K
Risk Score21.7
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$142K
Risk Score18.0
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$46
Risk Score15.3
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Insufficient DataTsunami
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Accomack County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
81.0+32.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
79.5+30.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
87.2+38.0 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
75.7+27.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
87.2
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
75.7
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.