Suffolk County, Virginia
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 94,179
60.1NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
94,179
🏠
Building Value
$19.3B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$25.4M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
16
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighDrought
Annual Loss$2.5M
Risk Score93.1
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Relatively HighWinter Weather
Annual Loss$523K
Risk Score91.2
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Relatively ModerateHurricane
Annual Loss$6.7M
Risk Score88.2
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$1.2M
Risk Score71.9
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$446K
Risk Score62.9
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Relatively ModerateCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$707K
Risk Score61.0
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$897K
Risk Score60.9
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Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$162K
Risk Score60.0
Show all 16 hazards
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.8M
Risk Score55.7
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$78K
Risk Score55.6
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$404K
Risk Score54.0
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$8.9M
Risk Score54.0
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$291K
Risk Score48.2
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$903K
Risk Score43.8
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$661
Risk Score37.5
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Insufficient DataTsunami
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Suffolk County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
60.1+11.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
55.6+6.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
19.1-30.1 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
85.5+36.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
19.1
Very LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
85.5
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.