Hampton City

Virginia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Low

Composite Risk Score

61.7

National percentile: 62th

Hampton City faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 61.7, 62th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and coastal flood exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $23M.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025

Expected Annual Loss $23M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Low Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Very High Capacity to recover
Population 137K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Hurricane
Medium $4M/yr
Coastal Flood
Medium $2M/yr
Heat Wave
Low $1M/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Hurricane Medium 0.23 / yr $4M
Coastal Flood Medium 3.69 / yr $2M
Heat Wave Low 6.08 / yr $1M
Earthquake Low 0.00 / yr $634K
Lightning Medium 38.87 / yr $419K
Ice Storm Medium 0.74 / yr $162K
Strong Wind Medium 0.54 / yr $822K
Riverine Flood Low 0.86 / yr $10M
Cold Wave Low 0.47 / yr $1M
Tornado Low 0.06 / yr $2M
Hail Low 1.51 / yr $213K
Winter Weather Low 3.65 / yr $31K
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $10K
Landslide Very Low 0.01 / yr $10
Avalanche Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Drought Very Low 1.66 / 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 Hampton City?

Hampton City has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 61.7 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 62th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Hampton City?

The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Medium, $4M EAL), Coastal Flood (Medium, $2M EAL), Heat Wave (Low, $1M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Hampton City compare to other Virginia counties?

Hampton City ranks #21 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. Hampton City's $23M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.