Low Risk Virginia  ·  Tornado / Flash Flooding

King George County VA

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

4/ 10
Threat Score
Population
25
Area
179
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Flash Flooding
FEMA Disasters
5
federally declared

King George County VA in Virginia faces tornado / flash flooding risk across its 179 square mile area. King George serves this Northern Virginia county near the Potomac River and Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center. King George serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Preparedness Recommendations

  • Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
  • Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
  • Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
  • Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 4 / 10    Low Risk
Primary Hazard Tornado / Flash Flooding
Secondary Hazard Severe Storm
FEMA Flood Zone Low
Federally Declared Disasters 5
Last Major Event 2019 Flooding
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (540) 775-9181
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County King George County VA
State Virginia (VA)
Population 25
Area 179 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

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