Richmond, VA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Richmond is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Richmond, VA. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, heat wave, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Richmond
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Richmond's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Richmond 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 Richmond's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Richmond along with the rest of the county, not a Richmond-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 18 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 82.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 39.8 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 92.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 88.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 66.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 54.5 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 59.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 79.3 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 59.6 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 21 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 57.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 29.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 53.2 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Richmond risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Richmond, VA at risk of?
Richmond 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 Richmond, where Richmond is located, are earthquake, heat wave, and inland flooding.
What is Richmond's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Richmond, where Richmond is located, scoring 92.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Richmond a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Richmond carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Richmond.
Has Richmond had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 11 tornado, 124 hail, 385 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Richmond since 2016.