Natural Disasters in Webster, NC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
80.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
71.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
89.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
38.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 96.7 |
| Cold Wave | 96.1 |
| Lightning | 94.2 |
| Earthquake | 74.4 |
| Ice Storm | 73.2 |
| Hurricane | 66.6 |
| Tornado | 62.2 |
| Strong Wind | 59.1 |
| Drought | 55.0 |
| Hail | 53.6 |
| Wildfire | 46.3 |
| Winter Weather | 42.1 |
| Heat Wave | 1.9 |
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
8 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 |
| 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 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Oct 23, 1995 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, HIGH WINDS |
| Mar 17, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Jun 25, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
97
Total Claims Paid
$1,105,116
Avg Claim Payout
$11,393
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,303,585
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
57
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4827 | Tropical Storm | 11 | $1,296,056 |
| DR-4487 | Biological | 3 | $435,250 |
| DR-1553 | Hurricane | 26 | $283,647 |
| DR-1871 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $255,708 |
| DR-1546 | Hurricane | 5 | $28,582 |
| DR-4146 | Flood | 2 | $4,341 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$164,250
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.08
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.6: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Landslide | 1 | $164,250 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Webster has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, cold wave, lightning. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 97 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,303,585 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.