Augusta County
Virginia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 69th
Augusta County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 68.6, 69th national percentile), driven primarily by landslide and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $25M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Landslide | Medium | 1.65 / yr | $52K |
| Hail | Medium | 2.15 / yr | $812K |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 2.57 / yr | $18M |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.05 / yr | $2M |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 2.75 / yr | $1M |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 12.69 / yr | $131K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $186K |
| Drought | Medium | 4.49 / yr | $516K |
| Lightning | Medium | 40.77 / yr | $471K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $754K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $3K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 1.67 / yr | $388K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 2.25 / yr | $611K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.18 / yr | $591K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.71 / yr | $33K |
| 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 Augusta County?
Augusta County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 68.6 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 69th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Augusta County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Landslide (Medium, $52K EAL), Hail (Medium, $812K EAL), Riverine Flood (Medium, $18M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Augusta County compare to other Virginia counties?
Augusta County ranks #15 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. Augusta County's $25M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.