Natural Disasters in Valley Falls, SC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
90.6
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
89.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
39.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
57.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 99.1 |
| Lightning | 96.9 |
| Cold Wave | 94.0 |
| Earthquake | 91.6 |
| Tornado | 88.1 |
| Hail | 85.5 |
| Hurricane | 81.2 |
| Heat Wave | 80.3 |
| Strong Wind | 80.0 |
| Landslide | 67.9 |
| Winter Weather | 60.7 |
| Drought | 60.7 |
| Wildfire | 59.4 |
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
Hurricane
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Hurricane
11 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Oct 7, 2004 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM FRANCES |
| Jan 8, 2003 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
157
Total Claims Paid
$2,602,878
Avg Claim Payout
$16,579
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$94,670,337
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
230
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4492 | Biological | 9 | $67,123,890 |
| DR-4829 | Hurricane | 103 | $23,524,592 |
| DR-4479 | Flood | 15 | $1,687,342 |
| DR-1625 | Severe Ice Storm | 55 | $885,273 |
| DR-4241 | Flood | 9 | $699,507 |
| DR-1451 | Severe Ice Storm | 33 | $668,071 |
| DR-1313 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $81,661 |
Valley Falls has a relatively moderate 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 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (11 declarations). 157 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $94,670,337 in public assistance recovery funding.