Suffolk, VA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Suffolk is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Suffolk, VA. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, winter weather, and hurricane.
Storm events near Suffolk
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Suffolk's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Suffolk 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 Suffolk's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Suffolk along with the rest of the county, not a Suffolk-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 55.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 54 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 61 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 54 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 71.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 55.7 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 43.8 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 93.1 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 48.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 88.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 60 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 37.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 62.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 60.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 91.2 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Suffolk risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Suffolk, VA at risk of?
Suffolk 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 Suffolk, where Suffolk is located, are drought, winter weather, and hurricane.
What is Suffolk's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Suffolk, where Suffolk is located, scoring 93.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Suffolk a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Suffolk carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Suffolk.
Has Suffolk had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 23 tornado, 59 hail, 170 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Suffolk since 2016.