Natural Disasters in Raeford, NC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
50.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
45.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
64.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
16.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 84.0 |
| Wildfire | 80.2 |
| Tornado | 75.8 |
| Heat Wave | 73.1 |
| Winter Weather | 68.3 |
| Ice Storm | 66.5 |
| Earthquake | 64.9 |
| Lightning | 55.9 |
| Strong Wind | 54.3 |
| Cold Wave | 45.1 |
| Drought | 44.0 |
| Hail | 36.9 |
| Landslide | 19.4 |
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
18
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 |
| Aug 2, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISAIAS |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Oct 4, 2019 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DORIAN |
| Sep 3, 2019 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DORIAN |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Sep 10, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Oct 10, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| Oct 7, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| Apr 19, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 10, 2004 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM FRANCES |
| 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 |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
39
Total Claims Paid
$615,585
Avg Claim Payout
$15,784
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,519,900
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
44
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4285 | Hurricane | 14 | $924,284 |
| DR-4393 | Hurricane | 14 | $399,348 |
| DR-3608 | Tropical Storm | 2 | $80,127 |
| DR-1292 | Hurricane | 6 | $63,607 |
| DR-4487 | Biological | 1 | $21,303 |
| DR-1312 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $14,948 |
| DR-4465 | Hurricane | 1 | $10,333 |
| DR-1969 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $5,951 |
Raeford has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, wildfire, tornado. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (12 declarations). 39 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,519,900 in public assistance recovery funding.