Rockingham County
Virginia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 75th
Rockingham County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 75.0, 75th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and riverine flood exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $35M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Landslide | Low | 1.31 / yr | $38K |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 2.36 / yr | $26M |
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.05 / yr | $3M |
| Drought | Medium | 3.54 / yr | $1M |
| Lightning | Medium | 38.66 / yr | $669K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 2.10 / yr | $1M |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 3.15 / yr | $1M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $691K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $3K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $119K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 12.70 / yr | $101K |
| Hail | Low | 2.14 / yr | $367K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 2.21 / yr | $708K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.71 / yr | $37K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.21 / yr | $498K |
| 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 Rockingham County?
Rockingham County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 75.0 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 75th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Rockingham County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (Low, $38K EAL), Riverine Flood (Medium, $26M EAL), Hurricane (Medium, $3M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Rockingham County compare to other Virginia counties?
Rockingham County ranks #11 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. Rockingham County's $35M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.