Petersburg City
Virginia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 17th
Petersburg City faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 17.0, 17th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and earthquake exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $5M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Low | 0.18 / yr | $445K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $532K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 5.63 / yr | $316K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 1.33 / yr | $69K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 4.58 / yr | $50K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 3.69 / yr | $8K |
| Lightning | Low | 44.09 / yr | $111K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.46 / yr | $3M |
| Tornado | Low | 0.01 / yr | $398K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 0.65 / yr | $157K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $4K |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.25 / yr | $31K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $5 |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.47 / yr | $4K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | Very Low | 4.99 / 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 Petersburg City?
Petersburg City has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 17.0 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 17th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Petersburg City?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Low, $445K EAL), Earthquake (Low, $532K EAL), Heat Wave (Low, $316K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Petersburg City compare to other Virginia counties?
Petersburg City ranks #88 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. Petersburg City's $5M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.