Natural Disasters in Blowing Rock, NC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
71.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
68.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
61.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
68.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 98.8 |
| Ice Storm | 82.1 |
| Cold Wave | 81.9 |
| Drought | 76.2 |
| Earthquake | 68.9 |
| Lightning | 63.3 |
| Hurricane | 61.9 |
| Tornado | 60.1 |
| Winter Weather | 55.8 |
| Strong Wind | 45.5 |
| Wildfire | 40.9 |
| Hail | 36.7 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
21
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM HELENE |
| Mar 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM ETA |
| Aug 2, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISAIAS |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 3, 2019 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DORIAN |
| Sep 10, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Sep 25, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Feb 2, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 18, 2004 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IVAN |
| Sep 10, 2004 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM FRANCES |
| Dec 12, 2002 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
| Feb 23, 1996 | Snowstorm | WINTER STORM |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Mar 17, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Sep 25, 1989 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HUGO |
| Nov 9, 1977 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Aug 11, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
85
Total Claims Paid
$1,546,983
Avg Claim Payout
$18,200
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$30,087,599
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
138
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4827 | Tropical Storm | 56 | $28,337,969 |
| DR-4487 | Biological | 44 | $1,180,747 |
| DR-4146 | Flood | 2 | $165,458 |
| DR-4617 | Flood | 2 | $113,259 |
| DR-1546 | Hurricane | 9 | $93,796 |
| DR-4393 | Hurricane | 2 | $88,567 |
| DR-1871 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $50,153 |
| DR-1448 | Severe Ice Storm | 7 | $28,975 |
| DR-4588 | Tropical Storm | 2 | $19,515 |
| DR-1553 | Hurricane | 3 | $9,160 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$1,042,855
Properties Protected
4
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.50
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $185,383 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 2 | $26,148 |
| 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $745,004 |
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.); 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $86,320 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Blowing Rock has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, ice storm, cold wave. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 85 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $30,087,599 in public assistance recovery funding. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.