Natural Disasters in Spout Springs, NC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
75.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
78.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
27.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
20.6
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
21
Public Assistance
$10.7M
Individual Assistance
$3.1M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
11 declarations
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Debby → | Tropical Storm | Aug 2024 | $395K | — |
| Hurricane Ian → | Hurricane | Oct 2022 | $7K | — |
| Hurricane Isaias → | Hurricane | Aug 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $414K | $191K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Dorian → | Hurricane | Oct 2019 | $733K | — |
| Hurricane Dorian → | Hurricane | Sep 2019 | — | — |
| Hurricane Florence → | Hurricane | Sep 2018 | $4.5M | $1.7M |
| Hurricane Florence → | Hurricane | Sep 2018 | — | — |
| Hurricane Matthew → | Hurricane | Oct 2016 | $2.2M | $598K |
| Hurricane Matthew → | Hurricane | Oct 2016 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | $64K | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2011 | $728K | $481K |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Hurricane Isabel → | Hurricane | Sep 2003 | — | $24K |
| Severe Ice Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Dec 2002 | $303K | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Storm | Jan 2000 | $81K | — |
| Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations → | Hurricane | Sep 1999 | $1.3M | — |
| Hurricane Floyd Emergency Declarations → | Hurricane | Sep 1999 | — | — |
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PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
116
Total Claims Paid
$2,502,632
Avg Claim Payout
$21,574
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$8,732
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.71
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $8,732 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $0 |
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Spout Springs has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, tornado, heat wave. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (11 declarations). 116 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $10,698,649 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,126,529 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.