Radford, VA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Radford 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 Radford, VA. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, landslide, and hurricane.
Storm events near Radford
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Radford's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Radford 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 Radford's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Radford along with the rest of the county, not a Radford-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 2.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 11.4 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 44.8 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Tornado | 8.1 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 26.7 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 9.1 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 28.5 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 8 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 33.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 12.9 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 19 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 22.2 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Radford risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Radford, VA at risk of?
Radford 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 Radford, where Radford is located, are earthquake, landslide, and hurricane.
What is Radford's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Radford, where Radford is located, scoring 44.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very Low").
Is Radford a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Radford 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 Radford.
Has Radford had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 60 hail, 133 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Radford since 2016.