Pittsylvania County
Virginia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 64th
Pittsylvania County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 63.8, 64th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and riverine flood exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $17M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Low | 0.08 / yr | $991K |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 2.29 / yr | $12M |
| Drought | Medium | 9.81 / yr | $440K |
| Landslide | Low | 1.17 / yr | $4K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 6.79 / yr | $86K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $474K |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 1.81 / yr | $103K |
| Lightning | Medium | 44.02 / yr | $219K |
| Hail | Low | 4.29 / yr | $226K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 2.16 / yr | $298K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $24K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 3.00 / yr | $328K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.26 / yr | $621K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.79 / yr | $394K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $30 |
| Coastal Flood | 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 Pittsylvania County?
Pittsylvania County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 63.8 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 64th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Pittsylvania County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Low, $991K EAL), Riverine Flood (Medium, $12M EAL), Drought (Medium, $440K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Pittsylvania County compare to other Virginia counties?
Pittsylvania County ranks #19 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. Pittsylvania County's $17M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.