Natural Disasters in Van Wyck, SC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
79.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
79.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
42.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
52.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 93.1 |
| Strong Wind | 89.8 |
| Tornado | 88.5 |
| Cold Wave | 87.1 |
| Earthquake | 82.0 |
| Lightning | 81.2 |
| Hurricane | 75.0 |
| Heat Wave | 57.8 |
| Hail | 52.9 |
| Landslide | 52.4 |
| Wildfire | 45.1 |
| Winter Weather | 44.7 |
| Drought | 30.2 |
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
24
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
13 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Sep 29, 2024 | Hurricane | HURRICANE HELENE |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | 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 16, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| 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 |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Oct 7, 2004 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM FRANCES |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
34
Total Claims Paid
$513,699
Avg Claim Payout
$15,109
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$299,556
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
22
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1313 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $128,988 |
| DR-4394 | Hurricane | 5 | $91,942 |
| DR-4492 | Biological | 3 | $55,052 |
| DR-4241 | Flood | 4 | $23,574 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$51,458
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $10,261 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $27,698 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $13,499 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Van Wyck has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, strong wind, tornado. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (13 declarations). 34 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $299,556 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.