Williamsburg, VA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg, VA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, earthquake, and coastal flooding.
Storm events near Williamsburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Williamsburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Williamsburg along with the rest of the county, not a Williamsburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 8.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 6.6 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 37.4 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 40.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 24.9 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 19 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 10.9 | Very Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 7.9 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 67 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 31.1 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 10.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 12.1 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 22.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 16.9 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Williamsburg risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Williamsburg, VA at risk of?
Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg, where Williamsburg is located, are hurricane, earthquake, and coastal flooding.
What is Williamsburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Williamsburg, where Williamsburg is located, scoring 67 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Williamsburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg.
Has Williamsburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 16 tornado, 42 hail, 140 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Williamsburg since 2016.