Alexandria, VA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Alexandria is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Alexandria, VA. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, heat wave, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Alexandria
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Alexandria's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Alexandria itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Alexandria's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Alexandria along with the rest of the county, not a Alexandria-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 5.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 81.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 56 | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | 80 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 88.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 39.9 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 25.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 57 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 79.1 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 46.7 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 31.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 81.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 90.1 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 79.8 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Alexandria risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Alexandria, VA at risk of?
Alexandria is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Alexandria, where Alexandria is located, are strong wind, heat wave, and inland flooding.
What is Alexandria's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Alexandria, where Alexandria is located, scoring 90.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Alexandria a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Alexandria carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Alexandria.
Has Alexandria had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 17 tornado, 192 hail, 1030 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Alexandria since 2016.