Falls Church City
Virginia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 2th
Falls Church City faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 1.6, 2th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and lightning 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
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $201K |
| Lightning | Low | 41.46 / yr | $493K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 6.34 / yr | $273K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $142K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 8.29 / yr | $280K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 9.19 / yr | $24K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $201K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.58 / yr | $10K |
| Hail | Very Low | 4.05 / yr | $45K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.36 / yr | $1M |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 1.27 / yr | $18K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $100 |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | Very Low | 2.22 / 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 Falls Church City?
Falls Church City has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 1.6 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 2th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Falls Church City?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Very Low, $201K EAL), Lightning (Low, $493K EAL), Heat Wave (Very Low, $273K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Falls Church City compare to other Virginia counties?
Falls Church City ranks #132 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. Falls Church City's $3M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.