Culpeper, VA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Culpeper is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Culpeper County, VA. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, lightning, and hurricane.
Storm events near Culpeper
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Culpeper's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Culpeper 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 Culpeper County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Culpeper along with the rest of the county, not a Culpeper-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 35.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 62 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 65.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 60.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 31.3 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 7.3 | Very Low |
| Drought | 81 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 43.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 70.9 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 29.9 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 41.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 72.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 59.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 40.9 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Culpeper County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Culpeper, VA at risk of?
Culpeper 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 Culpeper County, where Culpeper is located, are drought, lightning, and hurricane.
What is Culpeper's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Culpeper County, where Culpeper is located, scoring 81 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Culpeper a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Culpeper carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Culpeper County.
Has Culpeper had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 46 hail, 380 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Culpeper since 2016.