Chesapeake City
Virginia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 81th
Chesapeake City faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 80.9, 81th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and heat wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $56M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.24 / yr | $14M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 6.88 / yr | $3M |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 1.32 / yr | $29M |
| Coastal Flood | Medium | 3.65 / yr | $3M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.16 / yr | $3M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $1M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $168K |
| Hail | Low | 1.44 / yr | $507K |
| Lightning | Low | 42.26 / yr | $345K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.88 / yr | $94K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.47 / yr | $1M |
| Drought | Low | 1.10 / yr | $87K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 3.44 / yr | $49K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $384 |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.55 / yr | $87K |
| Avalanche | 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 Chesapeake City?
Chesapeake City has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 80.9 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 81th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Chesapeake City?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Medium, $14M EAL), Heat Wave (Medium, $3M EAL), Riverine Flood (Medium, $29M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Chesapeake City compare to other Virginia counties?
Chesapeake City ranks #7 of 133 Virginia counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Chesapeake City's $56M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.