Colonial Heights City
Virginia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 6th
Colonial Heights City faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 6.0, 6th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and coastal flood exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $4M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Low | 0.18 / yr | $240K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 3.69 / yr | $42K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $211K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 5.22 / yr | $164K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 1.33 / yr | $37K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 4.78 / yr | $27K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $346K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.39 / yr | $3M |
| Lightning | Very Low | 44.09 / yr | $60K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.65 / yr | $89K |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.25 / yr | $17K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.44 / yr | $2K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $856 |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $2 |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | Very Low | 4.74 / 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 Colonial Heights City?
Colonial Heights City has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 6.0 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 6th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Colonial Heights City?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Low, $240K EAL), Coastal Flood (Very Low, $42K EAL), Earthquake (Very Low, $211K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Colonial Heights City compare to other Virginia counties?
Colonial Heights City ranks #119 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. Colonial Heights City's $4M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.