Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Moderate


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

11

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

3

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Loudoun, Virginia faces relatively low natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk rating of "Relatively Low" based on the hazard risk indexes. Specific climate factors in the area include high wind events, lightning strikes, hailstorms, and flooding, all of which contribute to the overall risk assessment. The region also experiences moderate seismic activity, as indicated by the presence of fault lines, which could potentially impact the area's hazard risk.

While Loudoun County is not directly on the coastline, its proximity to water bodies like the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay can increase the risk of flooding during severe weather events. The region is also characterized by mountain peaks and valleys, which can exacerbate flood risks and contribute to localized weather patterns. Additionally, the presence of fault lines in the area suggests a potential for seismic activity that could pose a risk to infrastructure and residents.

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CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
13 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1092 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
80% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
7/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2018-05-10

Hailstorm

2015-05-06

Hailstorm

2013-06-17

Hailstorm

2011-08-18

Tornado

2011-03-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2010-03-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B

2010-03-10

Flooding

Tropical Storm Ida

2009-11-10

Hailstorm

2008-08-02

Hailstorm

2008-08-02

Hailstorm

2008-07-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2006-06-25

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-11-19

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

2003-09-18

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1999-09-14

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1996-09-05

Tornado

1996-06-24

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1985-11-01

Hurricane Hazel

1954-10-18