Natural Disasters in Nebo, NC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
59.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
54.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
66.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
29.9
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
20
Public Assistance
$12.1M
Individual Assistance
$39.9M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
8 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Helene → | Tropical Storm | Sep 2024 | $9.6M | $37.8M |
| Hurricane Helene → | Tropical Storm | Sep 2024 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isaias → | Hurricane | Aug 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $1.3M | $1.2M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Dorian → | Hurricane | Sep 2019 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Michael → | Hurricane | Jan 2019 | $55K | — |
| Hurricane Florence → | Hurricane | Sep 2018 | $830K | — |
| Hurricane Florence → | Hurricane | Sep 2018 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Feb 2010 | $47K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Ivan → | Hurricane | Sep 2004 | $35K | $264K |
| Tropical Storm Frances → | Hurricane | Sep 2004 | $221K | $734K |
| Severe Ice Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Dec 2002 | $10K | — |
| Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Feb 1996 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Nov 1977 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Jun 1973 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
110
Total Claims Paid
$8,360,712
Avg Claim Payout
$76,006
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$338,366
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.53
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 5 | $109,115 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $9,251 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 1 | $220,000 |
| 800.1: Miscellaneous | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Nebo has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, ice storm, lightning. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 110 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $12,071,110 in public assistance recovery funding. $39,908,844 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.