Natural Disasters in East Gaffney, SC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
69.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
65.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
62.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
26.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 91.4 |
| Tornado | 82.6 |
| Strong Wind | 82.3 |
| Cold Wave | 80.2 |
| Lightning | 77.2 |
| Earthquake | 74.2 |
| Hurricane | 71.0 |
| Landslide | 55.9 |
| Hail | 54.6 |
| Heat Wave | 51.5 |
| Drought | 49.6 |
| Wildfire | 37.5 |
| Winter Weather | 29.4 |
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
23
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
11 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 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 |
| Jan 20, 2006 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Oct 7, 2004 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM FRANCES |
| Feb 13, 2004 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
| Jan 8, 2003 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
Showing 20 of 23 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
6
Total Claims Paid
$46,078
Avg Claim Payout
$7,680
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$8,327,027
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
76
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4829 | Hurricane | 31 | $6,743,051 |
| DR-1451 | Severe Ice Storm | 11 | $639,789 |
| DR-1625 | Severe Ice Storm | 22 | $612,145 |
| DR-1313 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $265,154 |
| DR-4492 | Biological | 3 | $51,163 |
| DR-1509 | Severe Ice Storm | 2 | $15,725 |
East Gaffney has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, tornado, strong wind. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (11 declarations). 6 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $8,327,027 in public assistance recovery funding.