Natural Disaster Risk in Southampton County
Virginia
4.9out of 10
Risk Summary for Southampton County
Average natural disaster risk for the United States. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers common hazards here.
Top Hazards
Drought Coastal Flooding Hurricane
All 18 Hazard Scores
Drought 9.0
Hurricane 8.9
Coastal Flooding 8.9
Winter Weather 5.5
Tsunami 5.4
Extreme Heat 5.1
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Earthquake 4.9
Avalanche 4.5
Hail 4.1
Ice Storm 4.0
Tornado 3.3
Strong Wind 3.2
Lightning 3.1
Cold Wave 3.0
Wildfire 2.6
Landslide 2.6
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Southampton County 4.9
Virginia avg. 5.1
US national avg. 4.5
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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.
Cities in Southampton County
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.