Galax County, Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 6,720
6.8NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
6,720
🏠
Building Value
$2.0B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$2.8M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🥶
Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score61.2
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$39K
Risk Score46.2
⛰️
Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$437
Risk Score38.2
🏔️
Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$80K
Risk Score34.5
❄️
Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$25K
Risk Score30.9
🔥
Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$7K
Risk Score23.7
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$127K
Risk Score19.2
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$90K
Risk Score13.7
Show all 14 hazards
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$8K
Risk Score13.3
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$1.2M
Risk Score13.2
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Very LowLightning
Annual Loss$30K
Risk Score11.8
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$18K
Risk Score8.3
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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
Galax County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
6.8-41.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
23.7-25.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
76.1+26.9 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
47.7-1.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
76.1
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
47.7
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.