Natural Disasters in Everetts, NC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
65.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
62.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
62.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
57.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 92.4 |
| Winter Weather | 80.3 |
| Drought | 80.0 |
| Tornado | 60.2 |
| Heat Wave | 56.7 |
| Hail | 45.6 |
| Earthquake | 40.2 |
| Ice Storm | 37.7 |
| Wildfire | 35.4 |
| Lightning | 34.7 |
| Strong Wind | 33.8 |
| Coastal Flood | 31.6 |
| Cold Wave | 22.6 |
| Landslide | 19.4 |
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
14 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM DEBBY |
| 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 |
| Oct 10, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| Oct 7, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| Aug 31, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Aug 25, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Oct 14, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Sep 1, 2010 | Hurricane | HURRICANE EARL |
| Sep 14, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE OPHELIA |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISABEL |
| Sep 16, 1999 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLOYD MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATIONS |
| Sep 15, 1999 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLOYD EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS |
| Aug 27, 1998 | Hurricane | HURRICANE BONNIE |
| Sep 6, 1996 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FRAN |
| Feb 10, 1968 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1,595
Total IA Distributed
$1,167,723
Repair/Replace
$384,790
Rental Assistance
$220,162
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1490 | 742 | $642,038 | $1,247 |
| DR-4019 | 609 | $218,553 | $462 |
| DR-4487 | 30 | $175,923 | — |
| DR-4285 | 153 | $78,521 | $525 |
| DR-1942 | 61 | $52,689 | $803 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
42
Total Claims Paid
$621,349
Avg Claim Payout
$14,794
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,538,221
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
127
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4019 | Hurricane | 45 | $1,304,606 |
| DR-1292 | Hurricane | 39 | $636,520 |
| DR-1490 | Hurricane | 23 | $331,552 |
| DR-4285 | Hurricane | 14 | $218,061 |
| DR-4487 | Biological | 4 | $35,251 |
| DR-3254 | Hurricane | 2 | $12,231 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$3,600
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $3,600 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Everetts has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, winter weather, drought. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (14 declarations). 42 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,538,221 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,167,723 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.