Natural Disasters in Stedman, NC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
89.5
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
89.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
23.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
25.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Winter Weather | 97.5 |
| Heat Wave | 94.2 |
| Hurricane | 94.0 |
| Lightning | 93.1 |
| Tornado | 93.0 |
| Ice Storm | 91.3 |
| Earthquake | 87.5 |
| Wildfire | 84.2 |
| Hail | 79.4 |
| Cold Wave | 77.3 |
| Strong Wind | 75.9 |
| Landslide | 56.4 |
| Drought | 45.3 |
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
15 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM DEBBY |
| Oct 1, 2022 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IAN |
| 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 14, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Sep 10, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Oct 10, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| Oct 7, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| Jul 4, 2011 | Fire | SIMMONS ROAD FIRE |
| Apr 19, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 14, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE OPHELIA |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 10, 2004 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM FRANCES |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISABEL |
| Sep 16, 1999 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLOYD MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATIONS |
| Sep 15, 1999 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLOYD EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS |
| Aug 27, 1998 | Hurricane | HURRICANE BONNIE |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
823
Total Claims Paid
$24,786,110
Avg Claim Payout
$30,117
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$74,954,498
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
307
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4393 | Hurricane | 88 | $25,888,260 |
| DR-4285 | Hurricane | 130 | $23,532,572 |
| DR-4487 | Biological | 26 | $21,377,288 |
| DR-1969 | Severe Storm(s) | 25 | $3,019,215 |
| DR-1292 | Hurricane | 33 | $754,480 |
| DR-3608 | Tropical Storm | 2 | $248,701 |
| DR-3586 | Hurricane | 2 | $127,305 |
| DR-3254 | Hurricane | 1 | $6,678 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$1,599,036
Properties Protected
28
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.95
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 4 | $1,080,720 |
| 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $253,909 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 1 | $134,997 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $123,450 |
| 207.2: Mitigation Reconstruction | 1 | $5,960 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Stedman has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, heat wave, hurricane. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (15 declarations). 823 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $74,954,498 in public assistance recovery funding. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.