Montgomery County, Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 99,701
47.5NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
99,701
🏠
Building Value
$21.5B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$16.6M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$70K
Risk Score91.0
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score73.4
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$2.3M
Risk Score69.2
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$137K
Risk Score69.0
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$11.2M
Risk Score63.6
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$348K
Risk Score58.5
🏔️
Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$1K
Risk Score57.5
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$165K
Risk Score57.1
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$247K
Risk Score56.6
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$220K
Risk Score42.9
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$457K
Risk Score39.9
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$24K
Risk Score37.0
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Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$28K
Risk Score26.7
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$363K
Risk Score23.7
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$13
Risk Score2.4
Montgomery County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
47.5-1.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
37.0-11.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
26.6-22.6 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
56.6+7.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
26.6
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
56.6
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.