Natural Disasters in Fort Mill, SC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
88.7
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
90.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
12.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
71.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 98.6 |
| Tornado | 96.9 |
| Strong Wind | 95.4 |
| Lightning | 91.1 |
| Earthquake | 85.2 |
| Cold Wave | 84.1 |
| Hurricane | 75.5 |
| Heat Wave | 75.4 |
| Landslide | 68.5 |
| Drought | 67.8 |
| Winter Weather | 65.4 |
| Wildfire | 63.7 |
| Hail | 61.7 |
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
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
12 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 |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Oct 7, 2004 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM FRANCES |
| Jan 8, 2003 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
| Jan 31, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 22, 1989 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HUGO |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
77
Total Claims Paid
$651,098
Avg Claim Payout
$8,456
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,267,981
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
65
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4829 | Hurricane | 37 | $3,559,316 |
| DR-1451 | Severe Ice Storm | 16 | $1,093,276 |
| DR-1313 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $568,646 |
| DR-4394 | Hurricane | 3 | $46,743 |
Fort Mill has a relatively moderate 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 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (12 declarations). 77 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,267,981 in public assistance recovery funding.