Staunton City
Virginia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 11th
Staunton City faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 10.6, 11th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and landslide 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 | 0.05 / yr | $281K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $2K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $177K |
| Lightning | Low | 40.50 / yr | $158K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 12.68 / yr | $42K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 2.69 / yr | $389K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.64 / yr | $4M |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 1.74 / yr | $94K |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.20 / yr | $90K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.69 / yr | $12K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $163K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 2.16 / yr | $117K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $4K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | Very Low | 4.43 / 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 Staunton City?
Staunton City has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 10.6 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 11th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Staunton City?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Low, $281K EAL), Landslide (Very Low, $2K EAL), Earthquake (Very Low, $177K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Staunton City compare to other Virginia counties?
Staunton City ranks #102 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. Staunton City's $5M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.