Natural Disaster Risk in Accomack County
Virginia
Risk Summary for Accomack County
Accomack County scores 5.4/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Coastal Flooding.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Accomack County, Virginia
Accomack County, in the United States in Virginia, is characterized by its humid subtropical climate — hot, humid summers and four distinct seasons. The county faces hurricane and nor'easter exposure, and its FEMA risk assessment establishes the hazard baseline shared by all the towns and cities it contains.
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Accomack County carries an overall risk score of 5.4/10, placing it in the moderate category. Coastal flooding is the dominant hazard, with storm surge from tropical systems and nor'easters capable of inundating low-lying shoreline areas well above normal tidal levels. The area also faces notable exposure to hurricane and wildfire.
Within Virginia, Accomack County's risk is, near the 5.1/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Accomack County identifies coastal flood as the foremost hazard, followed by hurricane and wildfire. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
With a moderate risk rating, Accomack County residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for coastal flood is recommended.
What this means for Accomack County: Coastal Flooding preparedness
- Elevate utilities and consider flood-resistant construction in low-lying shoreline areas.
- Coastal flood and storm-surge damage requires separate flood insurance, not standard homeowners coverage.
- Know your evacuation zone and monitor tidal and surge forecasts during coastal storms.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.