Natural Disaster Risk in Augusta County
Virginia
6.8out of 10
Risk Summary for Augusta County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Avalanche Landslide Hurricane
All 18 Hazard Scores
Avalanche 9.4
Landslide 9.1
Hurricane 8.6
Hail 8.3
Strong Wind 8.1
Winter Weather 7.6
Wildfire 7.5
Drought 7.5
Lightning 7.5
Earthquake 7.4
Extreme Heat 5.9
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Cold Wave 4.8
Ice Storm 4.3
Tornado 4.2
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Augusta County 6.8
Virginia avg. 5.1
US national avg. 4.5
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Cities in Augusta County
Staunton6.8/10Waynesboro6.8/10Stuarts Draft6.8/10Fishersville6.8/10Grottoes6.8/10Verona6.8/10Weyers Cave6.8/10Churchville6.8/10Craigsville6.8/10Greenville6.8/10Mount Solon6.8/10Mount Sidney6.8/10Crimora6.8/10Swoope6.8/10Lyndhurst6.8/10Fort Defiance6.8/10Deerfield6.8/10Middlebrook6.8/10West Augusta6.8/10Steeles Tavern6.8/10
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.