Charlottesville, VA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Charlottesville is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Charlottesville, VA. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, earthquake, and hurricane.
Storm events near Charlottesville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Charlottesville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Charlottesville along with the rest of the county, not a Charlottesville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 0.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 33.3 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 70.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 63.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 24.3 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 8.4 | Very Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 25.7 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 69.5 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 25.7 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 16.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 50.1 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 84.4 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 32.3 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Charlottesville risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Charlottesville, VA at risk of?
Charlottesville is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Charlottesville, where Charlottesville is located, are strong wind, earthquake, and hurricane.
What is Charlottesville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Charlottesville, where Charlottesville is located, scoring 84.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Charlottesville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Charlottesville carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Charlottesville.
Has Charlottesville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 8 tornado, 56 hail, 348 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Charlottesville since 2016.