Natural Disasters in Lydia, SC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
72.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
64.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
82.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
61.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 87.9 |
| Earthquake | 86.1 |
| Tornado | 84.4 |
| Strong Wind | 81.4 |
| Heat Wave | 81.2 |
| Ice Storm | 74.5 |
| Wildfire | 74.0 |
| Hail | 71.0 |
| Cold Wave | 70.1 |
| Lightning | 69.3 |
| Winter Weather | 68.1 |
| Drought | 54.0 |
| Landslide | 30.3 |
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
25
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
15 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 16, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Sep 10, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Oct 16, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Sep 7, 2017 | Hurricane | HURRICANE IRMA |
| Oct 11, 2016 | Hurricane | HURRICANE MATTHEW |
| 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 |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Oct 7, 2004 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM FRANCES |
| Feb 13, 2004 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
4,581
Total IA Distributed
$3,573,940
Repair/Replace
$1,247,479
Rental Assistance
$523,808
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4829 | 15 | N/A | — |
| DR-4492 | 216 | $1,469,899 | — |
| DR-4241 | 2,264 | $1,210,275 | $436 |
| DR-1566 | 795 | $505,106 | $4,042 |
| DR-4286 | 1,018 | $272,241 | $429 |
| DR-4394 | 273 | $116,420 | $568 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
109
Total Claims Paid
$1,571,984
Avg Claim Payout
$14,422
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,860,535
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
92
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4286 | Hurricane | 23 | $3,590,948 |
| DR-4394 | Hurricane | 29 | $2,046,294 |
| DR-1509 | Severe Ice Storm | 6 | $375,665 |
| DR-1299 | Hurricane | 6 | $240,872 |
| DR-1313 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $229,237 |
| DR-4241 | Flood | 14 | $181,271 |
| DR-3597 | Hurricane | 3 | $97,726 |
| DR-4166 | Severe Ice Storm | 1 | $66,975 |
| DR-4464 | Hurricane | 3 | $19,179 |
| DR-4677 | Hurricane | 2 | $7,941 |
| DR-4346 | Other | 1 | $4,428 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
7
Federal Funding
$496,600
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.21
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 3 | $0 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $0 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $53,575 |
| 403.5: Floodwater Storage and Diversion | 1 | $242,723 |
| 404.1: Localized Flood Control System to Protect Critical Facility | 1 | $200,302 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Lydia has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, earthquake, tornado. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (15 declarations). 109 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,860,535 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,573,940 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 7 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.