Greensville County

Virginia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

17.8

National percentile: 18th

Greensville County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 17.8, 18th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $4M.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025

Expected Annual Loss $4M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Very High Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Low Capacity to recover
Population 11K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Drought
High $1M/yr
Hurricane
Low $1M/yr
Winter Weather
Low $36K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Drought High 7.74 / yr $1M
Hurricane Low 0.19 / yr $1M
Winter Weather Low 4.47 / yr $36K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $100K
Heat Wave Low 6.05 / yr $140K
Ice Storm Low 1.11 / yr $20K
Avalanche Very Low 0.01 / yr $33
Hail Very Low 2.59 / yr $44K
Tornado Very Low 0.16 / yr $142K
Lightning Very Low 45.69 / yr $38K
Cold Wave Very Low 0.47 / yr $117K
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.32 / yr $1M
Strong Wind Very Low 0.67 / yr $78K
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $3K
Landslide Very Low 0.06 / yr $3
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 Greensville County?

Greensville County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 17.8 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 18th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Greensville County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (High, $1M EAL), Hurricane (Low, $1M EAL), Winter Weather (Low, $36K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Greensville County compare to other Virginia counties?

Greensville County ranks #85 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. Greensville County's $4M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.