Lynchburg, VA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Lynchburg is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Lynchburg, VA. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, hurricane, and lightning.
Storm events near Lynchburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lynchburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lynchburg along with the rest of the county, not a Lynchburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 8.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 65.3 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 73 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 45.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 31.8 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 17.2 | Very Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 28.3 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 74.3 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 47.3 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 66.1 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 74 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 78.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 48.3 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lynchburg risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Lynchburg, VA at risk of?
Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg, where Lynchburg is located, are strong wind, hurricane, and lightning.
What is Lynchburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Lynchburg, where Lynchburg is located, scoring 78.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Lynchburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Lynchburg carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Lynchburg.
Has Lynchburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 12 tornado, 80 hail, 137 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lynchburg since 2016.