Natural Disaster Risk in Fieldale

Natural Hazard Profile: Fieldale, Virginia

Located along the mid-Atlantic coast in Henry County, Fieldale is a small community of about 2,265. The humid subtropical climate that characterizes this part of Virginia — marked by hot, humid summers and four distinct seasons — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Fieldale a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Fieldale's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.3/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Slope instability and debris flows are the primary natural hazard, driven by a combination of local geology, precipitation intensity, and terrain that creates susceptibility to failure. Secondary hazards include hurricane and avalanche.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Fieldale's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 5.1/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by landslide and hurricane, as measured by FEMA across Henry County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, Fieldale residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for landslide and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.