Natural Disasters in Brevard, NC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
64.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
56.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
75.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
38.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 93.1 |
| Cold Wave | 91.2 |
| Ice Storm | 85.0 |
| Lightning | 67.8 |
| Earthquake | 61.6 |
| Hurricane | 59.9 |
| Tornado | 52.6 |
| Strong Wind | 51.9 |
| Hail | 50.3 |
| Drought | 46.6 |
| Wildfire | 44.0 |
| Winter Weather | 19.2 |
| Heat Wave | 2.5 |
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
17
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Fire | TABLE ROCK FIRE |
| Sep 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM HELENE |
| Oct 1, 2022 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IAN |
| Sep 8, 2021 | Hurricane | REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM FRED |
| 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 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 18, 2004 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IVAN |
| Sep 10, 2004 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM FRANCES |
| Jan 15, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Oct 23, 1995 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, HIGH WINDS |
| Mar 17, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
10,222
Total IA Distributed
$21,094,097
Repair/Replace
$9,878,976
Rental Assistance
$692,718
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4827 | 9,475 | $20,059,492 | $2,418 |
| DR-1546 | 132 | $384,791 | $3,251 |
| DR-1553 | 267 | $279,064 | $1,966 |
| DR-4617 | 316 | $258,591 | $1,715 |
| DR-4487 | 32 | $112,160 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
153
Total Claims Paid
$6,264,664
Avg Claim Payout
$40,946
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,218,785
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
84
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4827 | Tropical Storm | 37 | $3,123,326 |
| DR-4617 | Flood | 7 | $763,365 |
| DR-4487 | Biological | 1 | $147,919 |
| DR-1553 | Hurricane | 19 | $101,250 |
| DR-1546 | Hurricane | 20 | $82,924 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$7,500
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $7,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Brevard has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, cold wave, ice storm. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 153 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,218,785 in public assistance recovery funding. $21,094,097 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.