Campbell County, VA
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Campbell County has experienced 24 federally declared disasters since 1969, most recently Severe Winter Storm in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Campbell County's highest-rated hazards are lightning, hurricane, and strong wind, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. NOAA records 94 storm events in the county over the past decade.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Campbell County has been designated in 24 declarations since 1969, covering 8 disaster types including hurricane (7), severe storm (6), snowstorm (3).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2025 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | Severe Winter Storms |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2019 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Michael |
| 2018 | Hurricane | Hurricane Florence |
| 2013 | Hurricane | Hurricane Sandy |
| 2012 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Showing the 10 most recent of 24 total declarations since 1969.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Very Low | 43 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 49.7 | 58 | 0 | $640K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low | 61 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low | 40.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 23 | 4 | 0 | $6.3M |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low | 72 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Very Low | 28.8 | 22 | 0 | $10K |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate | 61.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | 58.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low | 44 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 11.5 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate | 77.1 | 10 | 0 | $119K |
| Drought | Relatively Low | 53.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 57.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Campbell County ranks in the 42nd percentile (Low) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42nd | Low |
| Socioeconomic status | 36th | Low |
| Household characteristics | 45th | Low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 56th | Moderate |
| Housing type & transportation | 44th | Low |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 38th | Relatively Low |
| Risk to homes | 36th | Relatively Low |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 80.5% | — |
NOAA tracked 94 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 46 in 2016–20 vs 48 in 2021–25 (+4% — relatively stable).
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Campbell County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Campbell County, Virginia are lightning, hurricane, and strong wind. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Campbell County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Campbell County has received 24 federal disaster declarations since 1969, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is hurricane (7 declarations).
Has Campbell County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Campbell County include Severe Winter Storm (2026), Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (2025). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1969.
How does Campbell County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Pittsylvania County, VA has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Appomattox County, VA has the lowest (Very Low). Campbell County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Campbell County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Campbell County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Campbell County's composite score of 32 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 32% of US counties.