Halifax County
Virginia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 47th
Halifax County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 47.0, 47th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $9M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | High | 10.35 / yr | $1M |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.08 / yr | $953K |
| Lightning | Medium | 44.23 / yr | $353K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 2.47 / yr | $624K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 6.47 / yr | $63K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $328K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 4.29 / yr | $5M |
| Hail | Low | 3.96 / yr | $157K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 1.72 / yr | $50K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.80 / yr | $725 |
| Heat Wave | Low | 2.37 / yr | $205K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.26 / yr | $392K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $7K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.63 / yr | $90K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| 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 Halifax County?
Halifax County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 47.0 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 47th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Halifax County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (High, $1M EAL), Hurricane (Low, $953K EAL), Lightning (Medium, $353K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Halifax County compare to other Virginia counties?
Halifax County ranks #41 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. Halifax County's $9M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.