Virginia Beach, VA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Virginia Beach is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Virginia Beach, VA. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, hurricane, and lightning.
Storm events near Virginia Beach
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Virginia Beach's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Virginia Beach along with the rest of the county, not a Virginia Beach-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 55.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 27.9 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 67.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 67.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 91.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 66.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 56.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 22 | Very Low |
| Hail | 54.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 88.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 43.1 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 15.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 86.5 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 14.2 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 37.3 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Virginia Beach risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Virginia Beach, VA at risk of?
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach, where Virginia Beach is located, are heat wave, hurricane, and lightning.
What is Virginia Beach's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Virginia Beach, where Virginia Beach is located, scoring 91.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Virginia Beach a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Virginia Beach carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Virginia Beach.
Has Virginia Beach had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 44 hail, 177 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Virginia Beach since 2016.