Direct answer

Is Charlottesville, VA safe from flooding?

Charlottesville is lower risk for flooding in the long-term model (29/100), but risk is not zero during active weather periods.

City score

29/100

Level: low

State average

33/100

Same hazard across VA.

Comparison

Charlottesville is close to the state average for this hazard (29 vs 33).

Why this answer

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 6 features intersect this tile.

This answer combines long-term hazard scoring with current live signals. Use the live page for active watch/warning context over the next 6-24 hours.

Insurance pricing and deductible structure can still vary by neighborhood and carrier, so validate policy details against this risk profile.

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