Bristol City
Virginia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 9th
Bristol City faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 8.6, 9th national percentile), driven primarily by earthquake and landslide exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $3M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $296K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $643 |
| Strong Wind | Low | 3.31 / yr | $284K |
| Lightning | Low | 49.37 / yr | $92K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $12K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 2.31 / yr | $245K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.39 / yr | $2M |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 13.04 / yr | $12K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $113K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $3K |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.98 / yr | $16K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $182 |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | Very Low | 12.22 / yr | $0 |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Bristol City?
Bristol City has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 8.6 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 9th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Bristol City?
The three highest-rated hazards are Earthquake (Low, $296K EAL), Landslide (Very Low, $643 EAL), Strong Wind (Low, $284K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Bristol City compare to other Virginia counties?
Bristol City ranks #110 of 133 Virginia counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Bristol City's $3M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.