Natural Disasters in Belton, SC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
87.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
87.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
37.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
57.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Cold Wave | 95.9 |
| Ice Storm | 95.5 |
| Lightning | 93.5 |
| Tornado | 90.8 |
| Strong Wind | 89.7 |
| Earthquake | 87.4 |
| Hail | 82.0 |
| Heat Wave | 78.4 |
| Hurricane | 78.0 |
| Landslide | 60.0 |
| Drought | 50.6 |
| Wildfire | 47.4 |
| Winter Weather | 36.8 |
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
20
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 29, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | HURRICANE DEBBY |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IDALIA |
| Nov 21, 2022 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IAN |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IAN |
| Mar 27, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 17, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Sep 1, 2019 | Hurricane | HURRICANE DORIAN |
| Sep 10, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Oct 16, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Sep 7, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Oct 6, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| Oct 5, 2015 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Oct 3, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Feb 12, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jan 20, 2006 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Aug 4, 1977 | Drought | DROUGHT |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
39
Total Claims Paid
$927,192
Avg Claim Payout
$23,774
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$11,747,049
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
101
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4492 | Biological | 12 | $7,445,182 |
| DR-4829 | Hurricane | 39 | $2,064,557 |
| DR-4479 | Flood | 15 | $870,887 |
| DR-1625 | Severe Ice Storm | 18 | $543,541 |
| DR-4241 | Flood | 8 | $417,479 |
| DR-4346 | Other | 9 | $405,403 |
Belton has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, ice storm, lightning. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 39 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $11,747,049 in public assistance recovery funding.