Martinsville, VA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Martinsville 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 Martinsville, VA. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, hurricane, and ice storm.
Storm events near Martinsville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Martinsville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Martinsville 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 Martinsville's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Martinsville along with the rest of the county, not a Martinsville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 0.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 23.1 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 60.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 17.8 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 26.9 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 23.4 | Very Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 17 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 59.3 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 47.1 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 24.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 17.7 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 32.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 19.9 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Martinsville risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Martinsville, VA at risk of?
Martinsville 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 Martinsville, where Martinsville is located, are earthquake, hurricane, and ice storm.
What is Martinsville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Martinsville, where Martinsville is located, scoring 60.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Martinsville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Martinsville 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 Martinsville.
Has Martinsville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 10 tornado, 90 hail, 158 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Martinsville since 2016.