STATE RISK ROLL-UP

Virginia

Across 133 counties, FEMA rates 1 elevated or higher for overall natural-hazard risk. Here's what drives it — and where it concentrates.

How the counties rate

Bajo127

Moderado5

Elevado1

Alto0

Dominant hazards

The hazards most often rated elevated or higher across Virginia's counties:

Sequía — 20 counties
Vientos fuertes — 10 counties
Rayo — 8 counties
Clima invernal — 7 counties

Highest-risk counties

County	FEMA composite	Score
Fairfax County	Relativamente alto	95
Chesterfield County	Relativamente moderado	85
Henrico County	Relativamente moderado	83
Prince William County	Relativamente moderado	83
Accomack County	Relativamente moderado	81
Chesapeake County	Relativamente bajo	81

State figures are a roll-up of FEMA National Risk Index county data (counts and rankings), not an official FEMA state rating. Risk is an estimate from a public model, not a guarantee — verify your specific insurance needs with a licensed professional. See the methodology.

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FEMA National Risk Index · as of 2026-07-10