Smyth County, Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 29,780
57.8NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
29,780
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Building Value
$6.6B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$14.8M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighCold Wave
Annual Loss$6.0M
Risk Score91.2
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Relatively LowLandslide
Annual Loss$30K
Risk Score87.2
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$7.2M
Risk Score61.9
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$371K
Risk Score61.5
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Very LowAvalanche
Annual Loss$1K
Risk Score61.4
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$229K
Risk Score61.2
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$122K
Risk Score58.0
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$402K
Risk Score49.0
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$150K
Risk Score45.5
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$39K
Risk Score43.5
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$36K
Risk Score37.9
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$11K
Risk Score31.3
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$195K
Risk Score21.1
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$51K
Risk Score19.2
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No RatingHeat Wave
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Smyth County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
57.8+9.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
31.3-17.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
74.4+25.2 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
27.8-20.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
74.4
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
27.8
Relatively LowHigher 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.