Natural Disasters in Woodfin, NC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
89.3
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
89.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
35.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
70.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Landslide | 98.9 |
| Cold Wave | 97.2 |
| Lightning | 96.6 |
| Ice Storm | 94.2 |
| Strong Wind | 92.6 |
| Earthquake | 85.4 |
| Tornado | 81.3 |
| Wildfire | 80.6 |
| Winter Weather | 77.1 |
| Hail | 75.2 |
| Hurricane | 68.6 |
| Drought | 65.2 |
| Heat Wave | 2.2 |
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
19
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 |
| 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 |
| Nov 11, 2016 | Fire | PARTY ROCK FIRE |
| 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 |
| Sep 6, 1996 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FRAN |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 |
| Mar 17, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM |
| Nov 9, 1977 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 25, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,190
Total Claims Paid
$103,159,944
Avg Claim Payout
$86,689
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$139,966,998
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
576
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4827 | Tropical Storm | 331 | $130,902,212 |
| DR-1553 | Hurricane | 78 | $2,467,719 |
| DR-4146 | Flood | 26 | $2,337,725 |
| DR-1546 | Hurricane | 51 | $1,440,313 |
| DR-4617 | Flood | 26 | $1,133,884 |
| DR-4487 | Biological | 8 | $1,049,219 |
| DR-1871 | Severe Storm(s) | 56 | $635,925 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
14
Federal Funding
$2,942,934
Properties Protected
35
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.68
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 8 | $1,666,513 |
| 601.1: Generators | 2 | $17,250 |
| 200.3: Acquisition of Public Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $589,162 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $262,509 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $7,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Woodfin has a relatively moderate 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 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 1,190 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $139,966,998 in public assistance recovery funding. 14 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.