Natural Disasters in Maggie Valley, NC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
77.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
73.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
61.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
52.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 98.1 |
| Cold Wave | 92.0 |
| Lightning | 78.7 |
| Ice Storm | 76.7 |
| Earthquake | 71.8 |
| Strong Wind | 70.9 |
| Winter Weather | 62.4 |
| Wildfire | 58.7 |
| Hurricane | 57.9 |
| Tornado | 57.8 |
| Hail | 52.8 |
| Drought | 44.8 |
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 |
| Oct 1, 2022 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IAN |
| Sep 8, 2021 | Hurricane | REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM FRED |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Jan 15, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Feb 23, 1996 | Snowstorm | WINTER STORM |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Oct 23, 1995 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, HIGH WINDS |
| 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
730
Total Claims Paid
$36,037,905
Avg Claim Payout
$49,367
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$33,155,192
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
370
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4827 | Tropical Storm | 106 | $14,333,367 |
| DR-4617 | Flood | 55 | $13,518,121 |
| DR-1553 | Hurricane | 71 | $1,986,032 |
| DR-1546 | Hurricane | 105 | $1,851,282 |
| DR-1871 | Severe Storm(s) | 27 | $906,397 |
| DR-4487 | Biological | 6 | $559,993 |
Maggie Valley has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, cold wave, lightning. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 730 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $33,155,192 in public assistance recovery funding.