Hopewell, VA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Hopewell 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 Hopewell, VA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, earthquake, and coastal flooding.
Storm events near Hopewell
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Hopewell's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Hopewell 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 Hopewell's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Hopewell along with the rest of the county, not a Hopewell-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 3.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 30 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 48.6 | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | 64 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 47.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 33.1 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 3.7 | Very Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 9.7 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 75.6 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 44.1 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 8.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 30.6 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 17 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 40.3 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Hopewell risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Hopewell, VA at risk of?
Hopewell 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 Hopewell, where Hopewell is located, are hurricane, earthquake, and coastal flooding.
What is Hopewell's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Hopewell, where Hopewell is located, scoring 75.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Hopewell a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Hopewell 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 Hopewell.
Has Hopewell had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 13 tornado, 91 hail, 372 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Hopewell since 2016.