Natural Disaster Risk in Dinwiddie

Natural Hazard Profile: Dinwiddie, Virginia

Dinwiddie, in Dinwiddie County, is a town of roughly 3,021 residents situated along the mid-Atlantic coast. Its humid subtropical climate brings hot, humid summers and four distinct seasons, and in particular hurricane and nor'easter exposure. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Dinwiddie residents and property owners must navigate.

Dinwiddie's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.7/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant drought exposure, where below-average precipitation over extended periods strains water resources and drives secondary hazards like wildfire and crop failure. Secondary hazards include hurricane and earthquake.

Within Virginia, Dinwiddie's risk is, near the 5.1/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Dinwiddie County identifies drought as the foremost hazard, followed by hurricane and earthquake. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, Dinwiddie 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 drought is recommended.