Colonial Heights, VA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights, VA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, coastal flooding, and earthquake.
Storm events near Colonial Heights
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Colonial Heights's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Colonial Heights along with the rest of the county, not a Colonial Heights-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 1.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 19.6 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 43 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 41.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 29.3 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 21.6 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 3.4 | Very Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 5.2 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 59 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 28.5 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 1.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 13.5 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 9.6 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 23 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Colonial Heights risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Colonial Heights, VA at risk of?
Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights, where Colonial Heights is located, are hurricane, coastal flooding, and earthquake.
What is Colonial Heights's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Colonial Heights, where Colonial Heights is located, scoring 59 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Colonial Heights a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights.
Has Colonial Heights had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 13 tornado, 90 hail, 357 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Colonial Heights since 2016.