Pocahontas, VA natural hazards
Most of the natural-hazard damage FEMA expects in Pocahontas comes from inland flooding, and overall the risk is high for a U.S. community. Flood insurance has paid 7 claims here since 1998. 6 federal disasters brought FEMA money into town.
FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025 · OpenFEMA claims, aid & declarationsHow exposed is Pocahontas?
FEMA expects yearly storm and flood damage to homes and buildings in Pocahontas to be higher than in 73% of U.S. communities, mostly from inland flooding and cold waves.
What Pocahontas faces
Each hazard’s share of the damage FEMA expects here, and how that compares with the rest of the country.
Inland flooding
Cold waves
Lower here
Not a risk here
Does Pocahontas flood?
Every paid claim on a federal flood insurance policy in Pocahontas, from FEMA’s records.
Homes that flooded again and again
■ FEMA “severe repetitive loss” (0) ■ flooded 2+ times
are insured
are insured
6 federal disasters brought FEMA money here
Disasters the President declared that paid out in Pocahontas itself: aid to households, or repair grants to the Town of Pocahontas.
Tropical Storm Helene
Severe Storms and Straight-Line Winds
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding
Severe Storms and Flooding
Severe Storms and Flooding
How to read this page
Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025); OpenFEMA: NFIP redacted claims, multiple-loss properties, community status book and residential penetration rates, housing assistance (owners and renters), public assistance funded projects, hazard mitigation properties and disaster declarations. Census tracts: U.S. Census Bureau.