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Fauquier County, Virginia Flood Zones

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Fauquier County Disaster History

Disaster Declarations
21
Flood/Coastal Disasters
2
Hurricane Disasters
6
Latest Disaster
SEVERE WINTER STORM (2026-01-22)

Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.

Recent Disaster Declarations in Fauquier County

DeclarationTypeDate
SEVERE WINTER STORMWinter Storm2026-01-22
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORMSevere Storm2022-01-02
COVID-19 Biological2020-01-20
COVID-19 PANDEMICBiological2020-01-20
HURRICANE FLORENCEHurricane2018-09-13
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORMSnowstorm2016-01-22
HURRICANE SANDYHurricane2012-10-26
HURRICANE SANDYHurricane2012-10-26
SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDSSevere Storm2012-06-29
SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMSSnowstorm2010-02-05

Flood Zone Types in Fauquier County

FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Fauquier County, Virginia:

AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.

VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.

X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.

X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.

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Flood Insurance in Fauquier County

Properties in Fauquier County, Virginia that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.

Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. Over 20% of NFIP claims come from low and moderate-risk areas.

Visit FloodSmart.gov to find an agent and get a quote.