Norfolk, VA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Norfolk is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Norfolk, VA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, heat wave, and lightning.
Storm events near Norfolk
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Norfolk's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Norfolk 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 Norfolk's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Norfolk along with the rest of the county, not a Norfolk-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 32.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 75.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 82.4 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 78.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 88.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 74.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 70.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 68.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 92.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 69.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 12 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 87.8 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 71.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 69.8 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Norfolk risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Norfolk, VA at risk of?
Norfolk is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Norfolk, where Norfolk is located, are hurricane, heat wave, and lightning.
What is Norfolk's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Norfolk, where Norfolk is located, scoring 92.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Norfolk a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Norfolk carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Norfolk.
Has Norfolk had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 13 tornado, 71 hail, 228 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Norfolk since 2016.