Fluvanna County, VA
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Fluvanna County has experienced 23 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.
Fluvanna County's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, earthquake, and drought, with its top risk rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Community vulnerability is relatively low (6th percentile nationally), indicating stronger recovery capacity than most US counties.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Fluvanna County has been designated in 23 declarations since 1969, covering 8 disaster types including hurricane (7), severe storm (4), snowstorm (4).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2022 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| 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 |
| 2012 | Earthquake | Earthquake |
| 2010 | Snowstorm | Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms |
Showing the 10 most recent of 23 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 | 16.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 26.1 | 8 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low | 67.3 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 33.9 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 23.5 | 3 | 0 | $350K |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low | 67.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Very Low | 18.6 | 4 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | 36.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 12.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 22.4 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 4.4 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | 32.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Low | 62.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 44.1 | 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
Fluvanna County ranks in the 6th percentile (Very 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 | 6th | Very low |
| Socioeconomic status | 8th | Very low |
| Household characteristics | 3rd | Very low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 59th | Moderate |
| Housing type & transportation | 17th | Very 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 | 34th | Relatively Low |
| Risk to homes | 32nd | Relatively Low |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 94.6% | — |
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 Fluvanna County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Fluvanna County, Virginia are hurricane, earthquake, and drought. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Fluvanna County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Fluvanna County has received 23 federal disaster declarations since 1969, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is hurricane (7 declarations).
Has Fluvanna County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Fluvanna County include Severe Winter Storm (2026). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1969.
How does Fluvanna County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Albemarle County, VA has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Goochland County, VA has the lowest (Very Low). Fluvanna County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Fluvanna County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Fluvanna 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. Fluvanna County's composite score of 14 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 14% of US counties.