Tuckahoe, Virginia: natural disaster risk
How exposed Tuckahoe is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Henrico County.
Tuckahoe is a community of 49,183 people in Henrico County, Virginia. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Henrico County relatively moderate for natural hazards overall, about average for the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, earthquake and tornado, with about $57.8 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 564 storm reports in the county since 1956, including 11 tornadoes and 71 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 6 hurricanes and 21 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 1.1% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Henrico County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Tuckahoe
Full Henrico 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.
- Ask whether an older house is bolted to its foundation.
- Consider separate earthquake insurance where risk is high.
- Pick a shelter spot: a basement, or an inside room on the lowest floor with no windows.
- Turn on emergency alerts on your phone and keep a weather radio.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $31M | |
| Earthquake | $11M | |
| Tornado | $5M | |
| Heat wave | $3M | |
| Hurricane | $3M | |
| Strong wind | $2M | |
| Lightning | $1M | |
| Drought | $926K | |
| Ice storm | $660K | |
| Winter weather | $436K | |
| Hail | $327K | |
| Cold wave | $63K |
Homes in Tuckahoe
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 Tuckahoe
Is Tuckahoe safe from natural disasters?
Tuckahoe is in Henrico County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively moderate overall, about average for the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, earthquake, tornado. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Tuckahoe?
By expected yearly losses in Henrico County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Moderate), earthquake (Moderate), tornado (Moderate). Henrico County has been part of 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Tuckahoe get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 11 tornadoes in Henrico County since 1950; the strongest was an F1 tornado on June 16, 1989. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county moderate.
Do I need flood insurance in Tuckahoe?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Henrico County, about 1.1% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk moderate. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.