Natural Disaster Risk in Spring Grove
Virginia
Risk Summary for Spring Grove
Spring Grove scores 4.2/10 (Moderate risk), near 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: Spring Grove, Virginia
Spring Grove, in Surry County, is a town of roughly 2,531 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 Spring Grove residents and property owners must navigate.
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Spring Grove carries an overall risk score of 4.2/10, 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 drought and hurricane.
Within Virginia, Spring Grove's risk is, slightly below the 5.1/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Surry County identifies coastal flood as the foremost hazard, followed by drought and hurricane. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
With a moderate risk rating, Spring Grove 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 Spring Grove: 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.
Local Factors for Spring Grove
These city-level factors differentiate Spring Grove from other communities in Surry County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
2,531
Small TownGeographic Zone
Atlantic Coast
Hurricane, nor'easter & coastal flood risk
Climate Band
Moderate Continental
Latitude 37.2°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 2.7/10
Coordinates
37.1917° N, 76.9859° W
Surry County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.