Blacksburg, VA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Blacksburg is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Montgomery County, VA. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, earthquake, and cold wave.
Storm events near Blacksburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Blacksburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Blacksburg 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 Montgomery County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Blacksburg along with the rest of the county, not a Blacksburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 37 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 63.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 73.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 2.4 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 23.7 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 57.5 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 69.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 56.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 42.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 57.1 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 26.7 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 91 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 58.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 39.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 69 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Montgomery County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Blacksburg, VA at risk of?
Blacksburg 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 Montgomery County, where Blacksburg is located, are landslide, earthquake, and cold wave.
What is Blacksburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Montgomery County, where Blacksburg is located, scoring 91 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Blacksburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Blacksburg carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Montgomery County.
Has Blacksburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 64 hail, 138 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Blacksburg since 2016.