Natural Disasters in Middleburg, NC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
48.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
38.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
84.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
39.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 82.9 |
| Hurricane | 79.1 |
| Drought | 70.7 |
| Heat Wave | 65.9 |
| Tornado | 63.9 |
| Hail | 57.3 |
| Earthquake | 56.9 |
| Lightning | 54.2 |
| Ice Storm | 52.4 |
| Cold Wave | 48.5 |
| Strong Wind | 44.7 |
| Landslide | 24.6 |
| Wildfire | 17.4 |
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
22
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
12 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| Aug 31, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISABEL |
| 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 |
| Sep 6, 1996 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FRAN |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Mar 17, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
372
Total IA Distributed
$838,583
Repair/Replace
$31,016
Rental Assistance
$5,118
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4827 | 92 | N/A | — |
| DR-4393 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4487 | 139 | $780,072 | — |
| DR-1490 | 101 | $51,754 | $462 |
| DR-4019 | 39 | $6,757 | $470 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
12
Total Claims Paid
$174,497
Avg Claim Payout
$14,541
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,116,592
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
41
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1448 | Severe Ice Storm | 10 | $764,009 |
| DR-1490 | Hurricane | 10 | $153,827 |
| DR-1312 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $81,082 |
| DR-4412 | Tropical Storm | 4 | $59,532 |
| DR-4019 | Hurricane | 3 | $31,039 |
| DR-1292 | Hurricane | 4 | $27,103 |
Middleburg has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, hurricane, drought. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (12 declarations). 12 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,116,592 in public assistance recovery funding. $838,583 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.