Cave Spring, Virginia: natural disaster risk
How exposed Cave Spring is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Roanoke County.
Cave Spring is a community of 25,742 people in Roanoke County, Virginia. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Roanoke County relatively low for natural hazards overall, lower than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, strong wind and cold wave, with about $19.9 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 461 storm reports in the county since 1953, including 3 tornadoes and 84 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 0 hurricanes and 7 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 0.7% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Roanoke County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Cave Spring
Full Roanoke County report ›- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Secure outdoor furniture and trash bins before storms.
- Have trees near the house checked.
- Insulate pipes in outside walls, crawl spaces and garages.
- Know how to shut off the main water valve.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $15M | |
| Strong wind | $2M | |
| Cold wave | $998K | |
| Hurricane | $602K | |
| Lightning | $553K | |
| Earthquake | $477K | |
| Tornado | $409K | |
| Hail | $165K | |
| Winter weather | $118K | |
| Heat wave | $104K | |
| Landslide | $55K | |
| Ice storm | $33K |
Homes in Cave Spring
Older homes and mobile homes usually take more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes. Ask about roof age, flood history and retrofits before you buy or rent.
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All ›Common questions about Cave Spring
Is Cave Spring safe from natural disasters?
Cave Spring is in Roanoke County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively low overall, lower than most of the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, strong wind, cold wave. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Cave Spring?
By expected yearly losses in Roanoke County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Low), strong wind (Moderate), cold wave (Low). Roanoke County has been part of 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Cave Spring get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 3 tornadoes in Roanoke County since 1950; the strongest was an F2 tornado on April 4, 1974. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county very low.
Do I need flood insurance in Cave Spring?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Roanoke County, about 0.7% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk low. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.