Pulaski County, Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 33,795
45.9NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
33,795
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Building Value
$8.0B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$11.3M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$33K
Risk Score87.6
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Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$370K
Risk Score68.3
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$549K
Risk Score68.0
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$8.6M
Risk Score65.8
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$918K
Risk Score55.8
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$697
Risk Score55.0
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$68K
Risk Score51.9
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$44K
Risk Score46.3
Show all 15 hazards
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$369K
Risk Score44.9
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$108K
Risk Score36.1
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$82K
Risk Score27.4
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score25.9
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Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$16K
Risk Score23.0
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$153K
Risk Score17.7
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No RatingHeat Wave
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Pulaski County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
45.9-2.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
25.9-22.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
72.3+23.1 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
50.7+2.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
72.3
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
50.7
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.