Falls Church, VA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Falls Church 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 Falls Church, VA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, lightning, and heat wave.
Storm events near Falls Church
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Falls Church's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Falls Church 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 Falls Church's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Falls Church along with the rest of the county, not a Falls Church-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 0.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 5.4 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 30.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 31.4 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 13 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 4.5 | Very Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 8.4 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 53.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 10.8 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 0.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 53.4 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 17.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 15.6 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Falls Church risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Falls Church, VA at risk of?
Falls Church 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 Falls Church, where Falls Church is located, are hurricane, lightning, and heat wave.
What is Falls Church's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Falls Church, where Falls Church is located, scoring 53.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very Low").
Is Falls Church a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Falls Church 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 Falls Church.
Has Falls Church had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 192 hail, 1158 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Falls Church since 2016.