Leesburg, VA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Leesburg is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Loudoun County, VA. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, winter weather, and lightning.
Storm events near Leesburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Leesburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Leesburg 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 Loudoun County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Leesburg along with the rest of the county, not a Leesburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 37.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 83.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 77.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 91.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 74.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | 19.7 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 24.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 74.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 76.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 80.1 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 26.9 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 51.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 87.8 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 87.4 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 90.4 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Loudoun County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Leesburg, VA at risk of?
Leesburg 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 Loudoun County, where Leesburg is located, are heat wave, winter weather, and lightning.
What is Leesburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Loudoun County, where Leesburg is located, scoring 91.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Leesburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Leesburg carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Loudoun County.
Has Leesburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 21 tornado, 161 hail, 694 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Leesburg since 2016.