Bristol County, Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 17,217
8.6NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
17,217
🏠
Building Value
$3.3B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$2.9M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🏔️
Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$296K
Risk Score59.5
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$643
Risk Score45.1
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$284K
Risk Score40.9
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$92K
Risk Score36.0
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$12K
Risk Score33.2
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$245K
Risk Score27.4
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$1.8M
Risk Score23.1
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$12K
Risk Score19.8
Show all 14 hazards
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$113K
Risk Score16.5
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Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$3K
Risk Score8.8
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$16K
Risk Score8.5
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$182
Risk Score0.6
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No RatingDrought
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
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No RatingHeat Wave
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Bristol County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
8.6-40.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
0.6-48.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
86.8+37.6 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
23.6-25.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
86.8
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
23.6
Relatively LowHigher 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.