Northampton County, Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 12,215
44.5NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
12,215
🏠
Building Value
$3.1B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$9.4M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
16
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighDrought
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score91.3
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Relatively HighStrong Wind
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score90.9
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Relatively ModerateHurricane
Annual Loss$4.7M
Risk Score89.5
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Relatively LowCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$245K
Risk Score57.2
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$98K
Risk Score35.0
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$104K
Risk Score32.4
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$63K
Risk Score32.3
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score29.8
Show all 16 hazards
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$247K
Risk Score27.5
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$18K
Risk Score27.1
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$201K
Risk Score22.6
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Very LowLightning
Annual Loss$31K
Risk Score13.5
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$1.1M
Risk Score12.8
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$9
Risk Score6.8
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$3K
Risk Score6.1
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Insufficient DataTsunami
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Northampton County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
44.5-4.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
29.8-18.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
96.9+47.7 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
97.3+48.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
96.9
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
97.3
Very 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.