Davie County, NC
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Davie County has experienced 22 federally declared disasters since 1977, most recently Severe Winter Storm in 2026. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Davie County's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, hurricane, and inland flooding, with its top risk rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Davie County has been designated in 22 declarations since 1977, covering 9 disaster types including hurricane (8), snowstorm (4), biological (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm |
| 2024 | Tropical Storm | Tropical Storm Debby |
| 2024 | Tropical Storm | Hurricane Helene |
| 2023 | Hurricane | Hurricane Ian |
| 2021 | Severe Storm | Tropical Storm Eta |
| 2020 | Hurricane | Hurricane Isaias |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2019 | Hurricane | Tropical Storm Michael |
| 2019 | Hurricane | Hurricane Dorian |
Showing the 10 most recent of 22 total declarations since 1977.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Very Low | 23.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 58.6 | 4 | 0 | $77K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 55.2 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 31.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | 37.2 | 1 | 0 | $100K |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low | 70 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively Low | 37.3 | 12 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | 32.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | 33.8 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High | 85.7 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | 52.5 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | 33.3 | 1 | 0 | $20K |
| Drought | Relatively Low | 56.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 30.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Davie County ranks in the 41st percentile (Low) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41st | Low |
| Socioeconomic status | 37th | Low |
| Household characteristics | 55th | Moderate |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 47th | Low |
| Housing type & transportation | 37th | Low |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 40th | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk to homes | 37th | Relatively Low |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 88.5% | — |
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Davie County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Davie County, North Carolina are ice storm, hurricane, and inland flooding. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Davie County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Davie County has received 22 federal disaster declarations since 1977, including declarations in 2026. The most common disaster type on record is hurricane (8 declarations).
Has Davie County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Davie County include Severe Winter Storm (2026), Tropical Storm Debby (2024), Hurricane Helene (2024). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1977.
How does Davie County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Forsyth County, NC has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Moderate) and Yadkin County, NC has the lowest (Very Low). Davie County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Davie County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Davie County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Davie County's composite score of 42 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 42% of US counties.