Natural Disasters in Glenwood, NC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
59.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
54.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
66.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
29.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 96.1 |
| Ice Storm | 87.0 |
| Lightning | 68.4 |
| Drought | 64.1 |
| Earthquake | 61.8 |
| Hurricane | 60.9 |
| Wildfire | 59.4 |
| Cold Wave | 59.0 |
| Tornado | 56.1 |
| Strong Wind | 55.4 |
| Hail | 51.8 |
| Winter Weather | 22.8 |
| Heat Wave | 21.8 |
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
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM HELENE |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | HURRICANE HELENE |
| 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 |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Sep 10, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| 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 |
| Nov 9, 1977 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 25, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
110
Total Claims Paid
$8,360,712
Avg Claim Payout
$76,006
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$12,071,110
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
148
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4827 | Tropical Storm | 65 | $9,556,887 |
| DR-4487 | Biological | 27 | $1,314,885 |
| DR-4393 | Hurricane | 10 | $829,695 |
| DR-1546 | Hurricane | 21 | $221,484 |
| DR-4412 | Tropical Storm | 8 | $55,260 |
| DR-1871 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $47,154 |
| DR-1553 | Hurricane | 6 | $35,283 |
| DR-1448 | Severe Ice Storm | 3 | $10,461 |
Glenwood has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, ice storm, lightning. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 110 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $12,071,110 in public assistance recovery funding.