Natural Disasters in Winnsboro Mills, SC
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
40.8
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
28.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
90.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
44.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 87.1 |
| Hurricane | 75.3 |
| Tornado | 70.5 |
| Earthquake | 69.5 |
| Heat Wave | 69.3 |
| Landslide | 54.5 |
| Lightning | 53.1 |
| Strong Wind | 49.9 |
| Wildfire | 45.9 |
| Cold Wave | 33.5 |
| Hail | 32.2 |
| Drought | 27.5 |
| Winter Weather | 20.9 |
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
22
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 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 |
| Jan 31, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
1,907
Total IA Distributed
$3,461,873
Repair/Replace
$1,997,945
Rental Assistance
$404,054
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4829 | 1,509 | $3,291,520 | $1,503 |
| DR-4492 | 16 | $106,134 | — |
| DR-4241 | 376 | $60,665 | $193 |
| DR-1566 | 6 | $3,554 | $418 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
75
Total Claims Paid
$963,664
Avg Claim Payout
$12,849
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,348,243
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
15
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4829 | Hurricane | 11 | $942,123 |
| DR-4241 | Flood | 2 | $391,144 |
| DR-1313 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $14,977 |
Winnsboro Mills has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, hurricane, tornado. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (12 declarations). 75 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,348,243 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,461,873 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.