Natural Disasters in Ware Place, SC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
94.0
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
94.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
21.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
57.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 99.6 |
| Lightning | 98.3 |
| Tornado | 96.6 |
| Cold Wave | 95.8 |
| Earthquake | 92.8 |
| Hail | 91.1 |
| Strong Wind | 89.3 |
| Heat Wave | 83.3 |
| Hurricane | 83.0 |
| Landslide | 79.2 |
| Winter Weather | 56.0 |
| Wildfire | 55.1 |
| Drought | 48.3 |
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
11 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 23, 2025 | Fire | TABLE ROCK FIRE COMPLEX |
| 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 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 |
| Nov 12, 2016 | Fire | PINNACLE MOUNTAIN FIRE |
| 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 |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
857
Total Claims Paid
$14,702,365
Avg Claim Payout
$17,156
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$221,630,662
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
273
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4492 | Biological | 30 | $173,611,391 |
| DR-4829 | Hurricane | 123 | $40,040,728 |
| DR-1625 | Severe Ice Storm | 57 | $5,193,365 |
| DR-4479 | Flood | 24 | $1,429,554 |
| DR-1451 | Severe Ice Storm | 23 | $731,673 |
| DR-3233 | Hurricane | 3 | $507,875 |
| DR-4346 | Other | 11 | $81,938 |
| DR-1313 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $34,138 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
23
Federal Funding
$4,732,753
Properties Protected
46
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.52
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 6 | $4,176,470 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 4 | $64,350 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 3 | $5,748 |
| 100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 3 | $0 |
| 400.1: Utility Protective Measures (Electric, Gas, etc.) | 2 | $230,503 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Ware Place has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, lightning, tornado. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (11 declarations). 857 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $221,630,662 in public assistance recovery funding. 23 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.