Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Very Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Moderate


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

15

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

8

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

3

Hazard Shelters

2

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Hanover, Virginia, with a population of 109,963, faces relatively low natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk rating of "Relatively Low." The county has a risk score of 56.67 and a risk value of $7,531,778.12. Specific climate factors contributing to this rating include a low frequency of extreme weather events such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and flooding. Additionally, the county's geographic features like limited coastline, absence of fault lines, and low-lying areas contribute to its low risk profile.

Hanover County is characterized by its rolling hills and woodlands, with no major mountain peaks or significant water bodies that could exacerbate natural disaster risks. The area's historical data shows a low incidence of events such as hail storms, high winds, and lightning strikes. Surrounding geological features, including the absence of significant fault lines, further contribute to the county's low risk profile.

Overall, Hanover County's natural disaster and climate risk ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
14 °F Cold
Average Precipitation
1109 mm Moderate
Average Humidity
81% Moderately High
Plant Hardiness
7/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hailstorm

2018-05-10

Hailstorm

2018-05-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2018-05-10

Hailstorm

2017-05-27

Hailstorm

2016-09-28

Tornado

2015-06-27

Hailstorm

2014-05-22

Hailstorm

2014-05-22

Flooding

Tropical Storm Irene

2011-08-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2010-03-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B

2010-03-10

Flooding

Tropical Storm Ida

2009-11-10

Hailstorm

2009-07-12

Hailstorm

2009-06-03

Hurricane Jeanne

2004-09-29

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

2004-08-30

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-11-19

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

2003-09-18

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-02-22

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1999-09-14

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1998-02-03

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1996-09-05

Hailstorm

1995-05-29
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