Natural Disasters in Carlisle, SC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
58.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
43.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
95.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
40.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 88.4 |
| Lightning | 84.0 |
| Cold Wave | 79.4 |
| Tornado | 79.1 |
| Earthquake | 74.1 |
| Hurricane | 71.1 |
| Heat Wave | 70.6 |
| Strong Wind | 64.6 |
| Landslide | 58.4 |
| Wildfire | 53.5 |
| Hail | 51.5 |
| Drought | 27.4 |
| Winter Weather | 14.9 |
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
21
Most Recent
Tropical Storm
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM DEBBY |
| 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 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 3, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Feb 12, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Feb 13, 2004 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
| Jan 8, 2003 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
| Jan 31, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Oct 22, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$40,524
Avg Claim Payout
$40,524
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,440,869
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
29
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4829 | Hurricane | 12 | $984,444 |
| DR-1313 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $351,988 |
| DR-1451 | Severe Ice Storm | 4 | $76,520 |
| DR-4492 | Biological | 1 | $15,300 |
| DR-1509 | Severe Ice Storm | 2 | $12,616 |
Carlisle has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, lightning, cold wave. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,440,869 in public assistance recovery funding.