Norfolk County, Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 237,884
81.2NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
237,884
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Building Value
$42.2B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$45.7M
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Hazards Tracked
16
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively ModerateHurricane
Annual Loss$13.5M
Risk Score92.9
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Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$2.7M
Risk Score88.2
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score87.8
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Relatively HighCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$3.0M
Risk Score82.4
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score78.1
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$16.7M
Risk Score75.3
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$3.1M
Risk Score74.1
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$1.0M
Risk Score71.4
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$2.2M
Risk Score70.4
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$132K
Risk Score69.8
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Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$220K
Risk Score69.6
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$542K
Risk Score68.8
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$18K
Risk Score32.9
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$39
Risk Score12.0
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No RatingDrought
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
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Insufficient DataTsunami
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Norfolk County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
81.2+32.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
32.9-15.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
36.4-12.8 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
66.9+18.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
36.4
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
66.9
Relatively HighHigher 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.