Natural Disasters in Lake Park, NC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
89.1
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
91.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
10.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
55.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 96.2 |
| Tornado | 94.7 |
| Strong Wind | 88.8 |
| Earthquake | 85.0 |
| Lightning | 84.7 |
| Hurricane | 81.4 |
| Cold Wave | 75.0 |
| Winter Weather | 73.5 |
| Heat Wave | 72.2 |
| Drought | 69.4 |
| Hail | 68.1 |
| Wildfire | 41.6 |
| Landslide | 38.8 |
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
10 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 |
| 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 |
| Sep 10, 2004 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM FRANCES |
| Dec 12, 2002 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
| Jan 31, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER 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 |
| Sep 25, 1989 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HUGO |
| May 17, 1989 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Aug 11, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
78
Total Claims Paid
$1,378,325
Avg Claim Payout
$17,671
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,271,224
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
73
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1312 | Severe Storm(s) | 31 | $4,898,206 |
| DR-4393 | Hurricane | 31 | $1,277,270 |
| DR-4827 | Tropical Storm | 4 | $58,351 |
| DR-1292 | Hurricane | 4 | $15,156 |
| DR-4487 | Biological | 1 | $13,405 |
| DR-1448 | Severe Ice Storm | 2 | $8,837 |
Lake Park has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, tornado, strong wind. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 78 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,271,224 in public assistance recovery funding.