Natural Disasters in Millers Creek, NC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
82.6
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
75.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
86.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
26.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 93.1 |
| Strong Wind | 78.5 |
| Landslide | 75.8 |
| Hurricane | 75.4 |
| Earthquake | 73.9 |
| Cold Wave | 73.4 |
| Tornado | 72.5 |
| Lightning | 69.3 |
| Drought | 63.8 |
| Hail | 53.5 |
| Wildfire | 52.7 |
| Winter Weather | 45.6 |
| Heat Wave | 28.0 |
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
8 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 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM DEBBY |
| Oct 1, 2022 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IAN |
| Mar 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM ETA |
| 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 18, 2004 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IVAN |
| Sep 10, 2004 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM FRANCES |
| 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 |
| Sep 25, 1989 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HUGO |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
34
Total Claims Paid
$1,379,127
Avg Claim Payout
$40,563
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,430,355
Disasters with PA
2
Total Projects
45
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4827 | Tropical Storm | 44 | $3,408,125 |
| DR-4153 | Flood | 1 | $22,230 |
Millers Creek has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, strong wind, landslide. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 34 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,430,355 in public assistance recovery funding.