Natural Disasters in Seven Devils, NC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
71.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
68.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
61.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
68.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 98.8 |
| Ice Storm | 82.1 |
| Cold Wave | 81.9 |
| Drought | 76.2 |
| Earthquake | 68.9 |
| Lightning | 63.3 |
| Hurricane | 61.9 |
| Tornado | 60.1 |
| Winter Weather | 55.8 |
| Strong Wind | 45.5 |
| Wildfire | 40.9 |
| Hail | 36.7 |
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
23
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
9 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 |
| Oct 29, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, MUDSLIDES |
| Sep 25, 2013 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| 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 |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
460
Total Claims Paid
$16,249,502
Avg Claim Payout
$35,325
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$48,516,753
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
264
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4827 | Tropical Storm | 179 | $43,139,224 |
| DR-4487 | Biological | 19 | $3,477,410 |
| DR-1871 | Severe Storm(s) | 25 | $1,138,700 |
| DR-4146 | Flood | 5 | $379,744 |
| DR-1553 | Hurricane | 16 | $195,233 |
| DR-4617 | Flood | 5 | $104,263 |
| DR-1546 | Hurricane | 15 | $82,179 |
Seven Devils has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, ice storm, cold wave. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (9 declarations). 460 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $48,516,753 in public assistance recovery funding.