Natural Disasters in Lowgap, NC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
73.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
69.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
61.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
24.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 92.0 |
| Strong Wind | 84.2 |
| Ice Storm | 83.3 |
| Landslide | 75.2 |
| Hurricane | 71.5 |
| Earthquake | 69.7 |
| Drought | 66.0 |
| Tornado | 59.4 |
| Winter Weather | 59.1 |
| Hail | 58.7 |
| Lightning | 54.1 |
| Wildfire | 28.1 |
| Heat Wave | 22.4 |
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
19
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 |
| 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 |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL |
| Sep 10, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Oct 7, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| 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 |
| Sep 29, 1979 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Aug 11, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Mar 2, 1977 | Snowstorm | DROUGHT & FREEZING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
66
Total Claims Paid
$1,167,220
Avg Claim Payout
$17,685
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,924,939
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
44
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4827 | Tropical Storm | 21 | $3,274,722 |
| DR-4543 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $270,617 |
| DR-4412 | Tropical Storm | 8 | $222,211 |
| DR-4487 | Biological | 11 | $117,630 |
| DR-1457 | Severe Ice Storm | 2 | $39,759 |
Lowgap has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, strong wind, ice storm. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 66 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,924,939 in public assistance recovery funding.