Virginia Beach Wind Load Calculator

City of Virginia Beach, Virginia — Hampton Roads (Mid-Atlantic)

Virginia Beach is the largest city in the Hampton Roads region, with extensive Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay frontage. ASCE 7-22 design wind speed for the city is approximately 120 mph (Risk Category II). Hampton Roads is the highest-wind area in Virginia outside of localized hurricane-impact zones.

Virginia Beach Wind Speed & Design Parameters

• Design Wind Speed: ~120 mph (approximate) (ASCE 7-22 Risk Category II, ultimate 3-second gust)
• Exposure Category: C or D (Atlantic / Chesapeake Bay)
• HVHZ: No
• Building Code: Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC) — IBC 2021 with Virginia amendments, referencing ASCE 7-22
• Authority Having Jurisdiction: City of Virginia Beach Permits & Inspections

Approximate value — verify with AHJ. The ~120 mph (approximate) figure is a representative ASCE 7-22 Risk Category II value for Virginia Beach. Always confirm site-specific wind speed with the City of Virginia Beach Permits & Inspections or via ATC Hazards by Location before submitting a permit application.

Virginia Beach Permit Requirements

• Approximate Per ASCE 7-22: The 120 mph figure is a representative Risk Cat II value for the City of Virginia Beach per ASCE 7-22 wind maps. Verify exact site value with Virginia Beach Permits & Inspections before submission.
• Exposure D Beachfront: Oceanfront, Sandbridge, and Chesapeake Bay-front properties within 1 mile of open water use Exposure D.
• Wind-Borne Debris Region: Hampton Roads coastal areas fall within the WBDR per ASCE 7-22. Impact-rated products or shutters are required for glazed openings in WBDR zones.
• Verify with AHJ: Use ATC Hazards by Location for the exact value at your specific address. Inland Virginia Beach has lower wind speeds than the oceanfront.

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Related Resources

• Mid-Atlantic Page
• ASCE 7-22 Calculator Methodology
• Window & Door Design Pressure Guide
• Wind Load Reports for Building Permits