Campbell County, Virginia Hazard Report | Natural Catastrophe And Climate Risk

HazardDB

Hazard Score

125 Catastrophes Recorded

Historical_Hail

103

Historical_Tornadoes

Historical_Hurricanes

Historical_Floods

Historical_Wind

109

Campbell County, Virginia

1 Cities with a Population of 56,073, and 22,441 Households

Campbell, Virginia faces a very low overall natural disaster and climate risk level, with a risk score of 20.33. The county's specific hazard risk indexes indicate very low to relatively low risk ratings across various categories like floods, tornadoes, and winter storms. Despite occasional events like thunderstorms and hail, the area's risk of significant natural disasters remains low.

The geography of Campbell County includes no known fault lines, volcanoes, or significant seismic activity, contributing to its low risk profile. It is not located on a coastline, which reduces the likelihood of hurricanes or tsunamis impacting the area. The region's topography features gentle rolling hills and small water bodies, which could contribute to localized flooding during heavy rain events. The lack of major geological features like mountain peaks or fault lines further mitigates the risk of catastrophic events.

Overall, Campbell, Virginia's natural disaster risk assessment is characterized by a very low risk of significant climate events. The area's historical data supports the low risk rating, with minimal instances of extreme weather events. The lack of major geological features that typically contribute to natural disasters further reinforces the county's low risk profile. Residents and stakeholders can be reassured by the comprehensive assessment indicating a low likelihood of severe climate-related incidents in Campbell County.

Wildfire Risk: Very Low

Tornado Risk: Very Low

Hurricane Risk: Low

Hail Risk: Low

Flood Risk: Low

Tsunami Risk: Very Low

Earthquake Risk: Very Low

Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

35

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

27

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

4

Hazard Shelters

12

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

4

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Campbell County, Virginia has a population of 56,073 with a population density of 110.7 people per square mile. The county has a slightly higher population than in 2010, with a population growth rate of 2.21%. The racial demographics of Campbell County show that 80.3% of the population is White, 13.8% is Black, 1.3% is Hispanic, and 1.6% is of two or more races. The median age in the county is 41.1, with slightly more females than males. The average household size is 2.42, with the majority of households being married with children (20.3%) or married without children (31.4%).

In comparison to other counties in Virginia, Campbell County has a lower population density and a lower percentage of Black residents. The county also has a higher percentage of White residents compared to the state average. Campbell County has a slightly higher average household size and a higher percentage of married households with children compared to the state average. The county has a larger average farm size and a higher average sales value per farm compared to the state average, indicating a strong agricultural presence in the area.

Regions

Rustburg

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

14 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

1102 mm Moderate

Average Humidity

79% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness

7/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hailstorm

2019-08-15

Tornado

2019-05-11

Flooding

Tropical Storm Michael

2018-10-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-11-19

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

2003-09-18

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Heavy Rain

2003-03-19

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-02-22

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Tropical Cyclone

Tropical Cyclone

1965-08-19

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