Prince George County
Virginia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 14th
Prince George County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 13.9, 14th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $8M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | Medium | 5.18 / yr | $2M |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.18 / yr | $841K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $426K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 4.58 / yr | $85K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 5.63 / yr | $396K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 3.69 / yr | $23K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 1.32 / yr | $72K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.16 / yr | $633K |
| Lightning | Low | 44.08 / yr | $139K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.08 / yr | $273 |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $14K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.47 / yr | $408K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 0.65 / yr | $225K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.61 / yr | $3M |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.26 / yr | $61K |
| Avalanche | 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 Prince George County?
Prince George County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 13.9 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 14th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Prince George County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $2M EAL), Hurricane (Low, $841K EAL), Earthquake (Very Low, $426K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Prince George County compare to other Virginia counties?
Prince George County ranks #95 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. Prince George County's $8M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.