Bristol County, Virginia

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 17,217

8.6NRI
Very Low

Overall Risk Rating

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Population

17,217

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Building Value

$3.3B

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Annual Hazard Loss

$2.9M

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Hazards Tracked

14

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

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Earthquake

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$296K
Risk Score59.5
⛰️

Landslide

Very Low
Annual Loss$643
Risk Score45.1
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Strong Wind

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$284K
Risk Score40.9

Lightning

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$92K
Risk Score36.0
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Hurricane

Very Low
Annual Loss$12K
Risk Score33.2
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Cold Wave

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$245K
Risk Score27.4
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Riverine Flooding

Very Low
Annual Loss$1.8M
Risk Score23.1

Winter Weather

Very Low
Annual Loss$12K
Risk Score19.8
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Tornado

Very Low
Annual Loss$113K
Risk Score16.5
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Ice Storm

Very Low
Annual Loss$3K
Risk Score8.8
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Hail

Very Low
Annual Loss$16K
Risk Score8.5
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Wildfire

Very Low
Annual Loss$182
Risk Score0.6
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Drought

No Rating
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
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Heat Wave

No Rating
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 High

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

23.6

Relatively Low

Higher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.