Appomattox County, Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 16,119
5.1NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
16,119
🏠
Building Value
$2.9B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$3.2M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🌀
Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$236K
Risk Score61.0
☀️
Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$102K
Risk Score44.7
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$169K
Risk Score41.2
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$629
Risk Score39.0
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$226K
Risk Score23.8
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Very LowLightning
Annual Loss$80K
Risk Score22.5
❄️
Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$20K
Risk Score22.1
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$47
Risk Score21.9
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🥶
Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$266K
Risk Score21.8
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score21.3
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$64K
Risk Score20.1
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$149K
Risk Score15.1
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$1.8M
Risk Score14.7
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$6K
Risk Score8.6
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$20K
Risk Score6.9
Appomattox County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
5.1-43.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
21.3-27.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
34.8-14.4 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
48.8+0.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
34.8
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
48.8
Relatively ModerateHigher 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.