Pound, VA natural hazards
Most of the natural-hazard damage FEMA expects in Pound comes from inland flooding, and overall the risk is very high for a U.S. community. Flood insurance has paid 48 claims here since 1982. 5 federal disasters brought FEMA money into town.
FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025 · OpenFEMA claims, aid & declarationsHow exposed is Pound?
FEMA expects yearly storm and flood damage to homes and buildings in Pound to be higher than in 84% of U.S. communities, mostly from inland flooding and cold waves.
What Pound 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
Wildfire
Lower here
Not a risk here
Does Pound flood?
Every paid claim on a federal flood insurance policy in Pound, from FEMA’s records.
Biggest named events
- Late July Flooding: 4 claims, $110K
Homes that flooded again and again
■ FEMA “severe repetitive loss” (0) ■ flooded 2+ times
are insured
are insured
5 federal disasters brought FEMA money here
Disasters the President declared that paid out in Pound itself: aid to households, or repair grants to the Town of Pound.
Tropical Storm Helene
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm
Severe Winter Storm, Record/Near Record Snowfall, Heavy Rain,floodind, and Mudslide
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.