Lancaster, VA
Lancaster County in Virginia has 14 FEMA disaster declarations on record covering 1972–2018, most recently Tropical Storm Michael on Dec 18, 2018 (DR-4411). Its flood risk grade is A (Low risk), ranking #605 of 3,277 U.S. counties, with 0 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $0 in payouts. Flood risk is relatively low compared to the national average.
FEMA Disaster Declarations in Lancaster County
The 14 most recent federally declared disasters affecting Lancaster County, VA (1972–2018). Total declarations on record: 14.
| Declared | Incident Type | Title | FEMA Disaster # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2018 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Michael | DR-4411 |
| Oct 15, 2018 | Hurricane | Hurricane Florence | DR-4401 |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Hurricane | Hurricane Florence | DR-3403 |
| Nov 26, 2012 | Hurricane | Hurricane Sandy | DR-4092 |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | Hurricane Sandy | DR-3359 |
| Sep 3, 2011 | Hurricane | Hurricane Irene | DR-4024 |
| Aug 26, 2011 | Hurricane | Hurricane Irene | DR-3329 |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | DR-3240 |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Hurricane | Hurricane Isabel | DR-1491 |
| Sep 18, 1999 | Hurricane | Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations | DR-1293 |
| Sep 16, 1999 | Hurricane | Hurricane Floyd Emergency Declarations | DR-3147 |
| Sep 6, 1996 | Hurricane | Hurricane Fran and Associated Severe Storm Cond | DR-1135 |
| Nov 9, 1985 | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding | DR-755 |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | Tropical Storm Agnes | DR-339 |
Score Breakdown
The composite score of 15 is calculated from four weighted factors. See our methodology for details.
Other Counties in Virginia
| County | Grade | Score | Claims | Disasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | A | 15 | 5 | 13 |
| Essex | A | 15 | 2 | 13 |
| King and Queen | A | 15 | 1 | 13 |
| Middlesex | A | 15 | 0 | 13 |
| Richmond | A | 15 | 2 | 13 |
| Westmoreland | A | 15 | 4 | 14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FEMA disaster declarations does Lancaster County, VA have?
Lancaster County, VA has 14 federal disaster declarations on FEMA record (1972–2018). The 5 most recent are: Tropical Storm Michael (declared Dec 18, 2018, DR-4411); Hurricane Florence (declared Oct 15, 2018, DR-4401); Hurricane Florence (declared Sep 11, 2018, DR-3403); Hurricane Sandy (declared Nov 26, 2012, DR-4092); Hurricane Sandy (declared Oct 29, 2012, DR-3359). Counts include flood, severe storm, hurricane, and coastal storm declarations from the OpenFEMA DisasterDeclarationsSummaries dataset.
What is the flood risk grade for Lancaster County, VA?
Lancaster County is graded A (composite score 15/100, low risk). It ranks #605 of 3,277 U.S. counties for flood risk in our scoring model. The grade combines NFIP claims density (40%), disaster frequency (25%), claim severity (20%), and year-over-year trend (15%).
How many NFIP flood insurance claims have been filed in Lancaster County?
0 NFIP flood insurance claims have been filed in Lancaster County, VA, totaling $0 in payouts. The average claim is $0. Source: FEMA FimaNfipClaims v2 dataset.
Has Lancaster County, VA had any recent flood disasters?
Yes. The most recent FEMA declaration affecting Lancaster County was Tropical Storm Michael on Dec 18, 2018 (DR-4411). The county has 14 declared disasters in the OpenFEMA record covering 1972–2018.
The this entity record above pulls directly from FEMA OpenFEMA datasets including the National Flood Hazard Layer and NFIP claims. What follows is the per-entity context — how this entity sits in the broader U.S. flood risk, NFIP claims, and disaster declarations distribution and which underlying factors drive the headline numbers.
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Source: FEMA OpenFEMA datasets, 2026.