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North Carolina Disaster Declarations

85 federal declarations since 1953, most recently EM-3637-NC on 01/24/2026.

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All declarations
85
Since 1953
Since 2022
12
#20 among states
In 2026
1
Most common
Hurricane
34 declarations

Declarations

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Declarations per year

The last 20 years

Disaster declarations per year in North Carolina
2
3
4
3
1
4
3
3
5
2
1
4
6
1

By incident type

All declarations since 1953

  • Hurricane34
  • Severe Storm11
  • Fire10
  • Flood8
  • Severe Ice Storm4
  • Snowstorm4
  • Tornado4
  • Tropical Storm4
  • Biological2
  • Drought1
  • Mud/Landslide1
  • Tropical Depression1

By county

Declarations that named each county, A to Z

Frequently asked questions

How many disasters have been declared in North Carolina?
North Carolina has had 85 federal disaster declarations since 1953, including 12 since 2022.
What is the most recent disaster declaration in North Carolina?
EM-3637-NC (Severe Winter Storm) was declared on 01/24/2026 and covers 102 areas.
What kind of disaster is most common in North Carolina?
Hurricane declarations are the most common (34), followed by severe storm (11) and fire (10).

Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/17/2026