Poquoson, VA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Poquoson 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 Poquoson, VA. The county's highest-rated hazards are coastal flooding, hurricane, and earthquake.
Storm events near Poquoson
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Poquoson's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Poquoson 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 Poquoson's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Poquoson along with the rest of the county, not a Poquoson-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 17.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 7.1 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 62.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 23.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 21.6 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 13 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 8.6 | Very Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 5.2 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 60.5 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 18.3 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 0.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 9.4 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 6 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 2.6 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Poquoson risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Poquoson, VA at risk of?
Poquoson 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 Poquoson, where Poquoson is located, are coastal flooding, hurricane, and earthquake.
What is Poquoson's biggest natural hazard risk?
Coastal Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Poquoson, where Poquoson is located, scoring 62.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Poquoson a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Poquoson 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 Poquoson.
Has Poquoson had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 65 hail, 223 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Poquoson since 2016.