Natural Disasters in China Grove, NC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
82.9
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
83.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
42.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
48.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 94.9 |
| Cold Wave | 94.6 |
| Tornado | 85.7 |
| Earthquake | 83.0 |
| Strong Wind | 72.6 |
| Lightning | 72.4 |
| Hurricane | 72.4 |
| Drought | 71.4 |
| Winter Weather | 69.7 |
| Heat Wave | 50.9 |
| Hail | 47.8 |
| Wildfire | 47.7 |
| Landslide | 35.9 |
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
20
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM HELENE |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM DEBBY |
| Oct 1, 2022 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IAN |
| 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 14, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Sep 10, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Dec 12, 2002 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
| Sep 16, 1999 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLOYD MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATIONS |
| Sep 15, 1999 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLOYD EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Mar 17, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Sep 25, 1989 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HUGO |
| Aug 11, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Mar 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | DROUGHT & FREEZING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
65
Total Claims Paid
$1,144,961
Avg Claim Payout
$17,615
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,608,448
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
59
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1448 | Severe Ice Storm | 28 | $1,429,007 |
| DR-4393 | Hurricane | 20 | $791,591 |
| DR-4487 | Biological | 6 | $200,739 |
| DR-3608 | Tropical Storm | 2 | $129,317 |
| DR-4827 | Tropical Storm | 3 | $57,793 |
China Grove has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, cold wave, tornado. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 65 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,608,448 in public assistance recovery funding.