Natural Disasters in Iron Station, NC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
73.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
74.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
39.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
55.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 92.3 |
| Tornado | 78.4 |
| Earthquake | 77.5 |
| Lightning | 77.2 |
| Strong Wind | 70.4 |
| Hurricane | 65.5 |
| Hail | 55.6 |
| Landslide | 47.8 |
| Drought | 44.1 |
| Cold Wave | 44.0 |
| Heat Wave | 39.6 |
| Winter Weather | 39.1 |
| Wildfire | 37.8 |
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
6 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 |
| Sep 10, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Oct 29, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| 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 |
| Sep 25, 1989 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HUGO |
| May 17, 1989 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Aug 11, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Mar 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | DROUGHT & FREEZING |
| Apr 12, 1974 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
15
Total Claims Paid
$246,442
Avg Claim Payout
$16,429
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,814,353
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
47
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4827 | Tropical Storm | 29 | $1,161,475 |
| DR-4153 | Flood | 9 | $344,537 |
| DR-1448 | Severe Ice Storm | 9 | $308,341 |
Iron Station has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, tornado, earthquake. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 15 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,814,353 in public assistance recovery funding.