King George County

Virginia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

12.8

National percentile: 13th

King George County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 12.8, 13th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and landslide exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $8M.

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

Expected Annual Loss $8M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Very Low Population sensitivity
Community Resilience High Capacity to recover
Population 27K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Hurricane
Low $3M/yr
Landslide
Low $11K/yr
Drought
Low $479K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Hurricane Low 0.11 / yr $3M
Landslide Low 0.18 / yr $11K
Drought Low 2.81 / yr $479K
Coastal Flood Low 3.69 / yr $59K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $226K
Heat Wave Very Low 5.89 / yr $296K
Lightning Low 39.86 / yr $138K
Strong Wind Low 4.52 / yr $353K
Winter Weather Very Low 6.74 / yr $33K
Ice Storm Very Low 0.61 / yr $29K
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.61 / yr $3M
Hail Very Low 3.13 / yr $93K
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $6K
Tornado Very Low 0.12 / yr $143K
Cold Wave Very Low 1.00 / yr $94K
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 King George County?

King George County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 12.8 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 13th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in King George County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Low, $3M EAL), Landslide (Low, $11K EAL), Drought (Low, $479K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does King George County compare to other Virginia counties?

King George County ranks #99 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. King George County's $8M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.