Halifax County, Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 34,002
47.0NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
34,002
🏠
Building Value
$7.7B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$8.9M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighDrought
Annual Loss$1.2M
Risk Score92.1
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$953K
Risk Score78.6
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$353K
Risk Score74.6
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$624K
Risk Score72.3
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$63K
Risk Score64.2
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$328K
Risk Score63.3
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$4.5M
Risk Score54.4
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$157K
Risk Score50.1
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$50K
Risk Score49.5
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$725
Risk Score48.1
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$205K
Risk Score48.0
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$392K
Risk Score34.3
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$7K
Risk Score25.5
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$90K
Risk Score14.7
Halifax County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
47.0-1.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
25.5-23.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
97.4+48.2 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
30.5-18.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
97.4
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
30.5
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.