Natural Disasters in Trenton, NC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
64.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
49.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
98.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
27.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 94.5 |
| Winter Weather | 72.3 |
| Wildfire | 48.4 |
| Drought | 48.1 |
| Hail | 45.5 |
| Heat Wave | 41.3 |
| Strong Wind | 39.8 |
| Lightning | 35.6 |
| Coastal Flood | 33.2 |
| Earthquake | 32.0 |
| Ice Storm | 28.5 |
| Cold Wave | 23.1 |
| Tornado | 21.8 |
| Landslide | 9.8 |
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
26
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
21 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 |
| Oct 14, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISAIAS |
| 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 |
| Aug 31, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Aug 25, 2011 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRENE |
| Oct 14, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Sep 1, 2010 | Hurricane | HURRICANE EARL |
| Oct 7, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE OPHELIA |
| Sep 14, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE OPHELIA |
| Sep 5, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1,226
Total IA Distributed
$3,733,972
Repair/Replace
$2,725,790
Rental Assistance
$532,748
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4393 | 801 | $3,312,740 | $7,360 |
| DR-4285 | 124 | $207,026 | $2,770 |
| DR-4019 | 152 | $92,357 | $920 |
| DR-1490 | 66 | $75,556 | $1,609 |
| DR-1942 | 81 | $37,293 | $913 |
| DR-4487 | 2 | $9,000 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
205
Total Claims Paid
$17,011,236
Avg Claim Payout
$82,982
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,544,361
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
110
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4393 | Hurricane | 46 | $4,073,088 |
| DR-1292 | Hurricane | 27 | $953,778 |
| DR-3608 | Tropical Storm | 3 | $119,232 |
| DR-4019 | Hurricane | 8 | $107,327 |
| DR-4285 | Hurricane | 4 | $80,096 |
| DR-4465 | Hurricane | 4 | $72,930 |
| DR-4487 | Biological | 5 | $58,365 |
| DR-1490 | Hurricane | 7 | $37,333 |
| DR-4568 | Hurricane | 3 | $34,234 |
| DR-3254 | Hurricane | 2 | $6,596 |
| DR-1608 | Hurricane | 1 | $1,383 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$459,593
Properties Protected
7
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.63
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 4 | $263,720 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 2 | $95,897 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $24,750 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $21,724 |
| 200.2: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Coastal | 1 | $53,502 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Trenton has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, winter weather, wildfire. The area has had 26 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (21 declarations). 205 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,544,361 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,733,972 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.