Nelson County, Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 14,738
34.1NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
14,738
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Building Value
$4.5B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$8.9M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$8K
Risk Score75.8
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Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$490K
Risk Score72.5
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$390K
Risk Score67.6
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score66.8
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$6.9M
Risk Score58.2
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$31K
Risk Score46.7
🏔️
Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$171K
Risk Score45.4
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$111K
Risk Score35.7
Show all 15 hazards
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$246K
Risk Score31.3
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$93K
Risk Score27.4
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$19K
Risk Score25.6
❄️
Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$18K
Risk Score24.0
🧊
Very LowHail
Annual Loss$69K
Risk Score23.3
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$183K
Risk Score19.7
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$113K
Risk Score14.2
Nelson County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
34.1-14.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
46.7-2.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
67.5+18.3 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
54.6+5.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
67.5
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
54.6
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.