Hampton, VA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Hampton is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Hampton, VA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, coastal flooding, and heat wave.
Storm events near Hampton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Hampton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Hampton 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 Hampton's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Hampton along with the rest of the county, not a Hampton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 24.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 62.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 80.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 65 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 78.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 56.1 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 56.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 43.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 85.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 63.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 5.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 64.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 62.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 30.2 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Hampton risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Hampton, VA at risk of?
Hampton 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 Hampton, where Hampton is located, are hurricane, coastal flooding, and heat wave.
What is Hampton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Hampton, where Hampton is located, scoring 85.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Hampton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Hampton carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Hampton.
Has Hampton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 10 tornado, 74 hail, 243 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Hampton since 2016.