Natural Disasters in Dallas, NC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
84.9
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
86.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
29.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
51.3
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
18
Public Assistance
$38.2M
Individual Assistance
$3.1M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Helene → | Tropical Storm | Sep 2024 | $2.4M | $34K |
| Hurricane Isaias → | Hurricane | Aug 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | May 2020 | $289K | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $33.5M | $3.0M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Dorian → | Hurricane | Sep 2019 | — | — |
| Hurricane Florence → | Hurricane | Sep 2018 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Frances → | Hurricane | Sep 2004 | — | — |
| Severe Ice Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Dec 2002 | $2.0M | — |
| Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Feb 1996 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Hurricane Hugo → | Hurricane | Sep 1989 | — | — |
| Drought → | Drought | Aug 1977 | — | — |
| Drought & Freezing → | Snowstorm | Mar 1977 | — | — |
| Tornadoes → | Tornado | Apr 1974 | — | — |
| Hurricane Matthew → | Unknown | — | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Unknown | — | — | — |
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PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
105
Total Claims Paid
$1,335,677
Avg Claim Payout
$12,721
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$1,492,950
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
7.97
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 402.3: Infrastructure Protective Measures | 1 | $1,492,950 |
| 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Dallas has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, strong wind, tornado. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 105 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $38,203,311 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,052,478 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.