FEMA Records
38
Very high volume
Florida · FEMA + NOAA + National Risk Index
Flagler County, FL
38 FEMA disaster declarations (1977-2025), with a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Moderate. Most common hazard: Hurricane.
- 38
- FEMA declarations
- 22
- Major disasters
- 83
- NRI risk · Relatively Moderate
- Hurricane
- Top hazard
The verdict
Flagler County has a nationally busy FEMA history: 38 declarations, more than 95% of counties in this registry. But the state comparison tempers that reading: the total is 6% below the Florida county mean. FEMA's separate National Risk Index places the county in the riskiest 17%; that score models loss and vulnerability rather than counting declarations.
- Riskiest 17%
- of U.S. counties for FEMA National Risk Index score
- Relatively Moderate
- FEMA National Risk Index rating
- 38
- FEMA declarations vs 21 national county avg
- 2,153
- NFIP flood insurance claims filed
FEMA's National Risk Index and its declaration registry are separate measures. This county's registry includes Fire Management Assistance (FM) records, which are not presidential disaster declarations, alongside Major Disaster (DR) and Emergency (EM) records.
How does Flagler County compare?
Flagler County vs. all counties in this dataset
FEMA disaster declarations, all-time
38 Top 5% higher than 95% of 3,266 counties
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Source FEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 · 2026-08-03
Flagler County's FEMA Risk Index score
FEMA National Risk Index composite score vs. the Florida county average
What does Flagler County's hazard record show?
Reading the federal records together
FEMA's NFIP table contains a substantial paid-claim history for this county: 2,153 claims and $78.4M in payments. PlainHazard labels 500 or more claims a heavy registry record; that is a reporting bucket, not an official FEMA risk grade. The average paid claim was $36.4K. NFIP totals exclude uninsured flood losses and do not measure how many properties currently carry a policy.
Start with the state benchmark: a Florida county averages 40.4 federal declaration records, while Flagler County has 38. The gap is 6% below that mean. Fewer entries indicate a quieter history of recorded federal actions, not immunity from a hazard and not a prediction about what happens next.
FEMA National Risk Index
This county sits among the highest-risk counties nationally on FEMA's National Risk Index, a composite score of 82.8/100 (Relatively Moderate). Expected Annual Loss is rated Relatively Low (roughly $41.6M in annualized losses). Social vulnerability reads Relatively High and community resilience Relatively Moderate, both critical modifiers of realized harm here. Of the 18 hazards FEMA models, Hurricane stands out as the sharpest exposure here, rated Relatively High. FEMA's modeled frequency puts that hazard at roughly once every 4 years here, based on 86 historical events on record.
Declaration frequency
Nationally, Flagler County's 38 FEMA records form a high-volume history; within Florida, however, the count is 6% below the county mean. 22 entries carry the Major Disaster classification. The largest incident group is Hurricane, appearing 22 times. The full 48-year record averages 0.8 declarations annually. A DR label alone does not say whether Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, or both followed.
72 /100
Historical Activity Index
High historical activity
Flagler County, FL · PlainHazard-derived composite from federal records
This 0–100 index is an explicit PlainHazard composite from FEMA declaration history only on the county surface (this DB has no county-level NOAA damage row) . It is not FEMA's National Risk Index, not a forecast, and not a safety, insurance, or preparedness rating. Open the calculator · Methodology
FEMA Declarations (1953–present) Very High
28/30
38 OpenFEMA declarations, full ingest window (1.8x national county average)
County Disaster Density Moderate
12/25
38 declarations (0.9x state county average of 40)
Major Disaster Share High
14/25
22 of 38 declarations are major disasters (58%)
Hazard Diversity Very High
18/20
7 different disaster types declared in Flagler County
Historical Declaration Activity
Activity Band
High
vs. Florida Avg
-6%
State avg: 40.4
vs. National Avg
+83%
National avg: 20.7
Avg Per Year
0.8
Over 48 years
FEMA NRI 8-hazard radar - Flagler County
How to read this radar
Each axis: NRI risk rating (Very Low-Very High) on a 0-100 scale. Rounder = broad exposure; spiky = one or two hazards dominate.
Major Disaster share
58%
Major-heavy
NRI risk score
83
Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index Per-county per-hazard ratings, December 2025 release
How often does each hazard strike Flagler County?
FEMA's National Risk Index models a historical event count and an annualized frequency for each hazard type. Most hazards are expressed as modeled occurrences per year; FEMA expresses drought and heat-wave frequency as event-days per year. These modeled frequencies are not forecasts.
| Hazard | NRI Risk Rating | Recurrence |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | Relatively High | roughly once every 4 years |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low | roughly once every 193 years |
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate | roughly once every 3 years |
| Riverine Flooding | Relatively Moderate | an average of 1.3 times per year |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate | an average of 68 times per year |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low | 3.5 modeled event-days per year |
| Coastal Flooding | Relatively Moderate | an average of 1.4 times per year |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | an average of 1.1 times per year |
| Earthquake | Very Low | roughly once every 1,721 years |
| Landslide | Very Low | roughly once every 18 years |
| Drought | Very Low | 15 modeled event-days per year |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | an average of 2.7 times per year |
| Hail | Very Low | an average of 2.1 times per year |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index Modeled annualized frequency; drought and heat wave use event-days/year, December 2025 release
Disaster Types
Hurricane 22
Tropical Storm 4
Severe Storm 4
Fire 3
Biological 2
Freezing 2
Coastal Storm 1
What Hurricane declarations mean here
Hurricane is the most frequent declaration type on Flagler County's federal record, 58% of its declarations. Atlantic tropical systems run on a defined season, 1 June to 30 November, with most activity concentrated between August and October; Pacific and territorial basins run on their own calendars. A single named storm routinely produces one declaration number covering a long corridor of counties at once, well inland as well as on the coast, which is why an affected county's count can jump by several in one year without several separate events having occurred.
One practical distinction matters when reading these records: a tropical declaration usually bundles wind, storm surge and inland rainfall flooding under a single incident, but the insurance behind them is split. Wind damage falls to property insurers, while flood and surge damage is covered only under a separate National Flood Insurance Program policy. That is why a county can show heavy declaration activity and a comparatively small NFIP claims record, or the reverse.
Declaration counts describe past federal action. They are a record of what was declared, not a forecast of future hazard probability.
Declaration Types
What DR / EM / FM mean
FEMA categorizes declarations as Major Disasters (DR), Emergencies (EM), or Fire Management Assistance (FM).
Major Disaster - 22 57.9%
of all 38 declarations
Emergency - 14 36.8%
of all 38 declarations
Fire Management - 2 5.3%
of all 38 declarations
FEMA Declarations Timeline
| Year | Declarations | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 4 | |
| 2019 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 4 | |
| 2009 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 4 | |
| 2001 | 2 | |
| 2000 | 3 | |
| 1999 | 2 | |
Show 2 earlier declaration years
| 1998 | 2 | |
| 1977 | 1 | |
Disaster Declarations
How the 38 FEMA declarations break into federal action codes (DR / EM / FM). Same DISTINCT grain as the table below.
Download these 38 declarations as CSV . FEMA source data is public domain; our derived presentation is CC0.
| DR# | Title | Type | Incident | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4834 | HURRICANE MILTON | DR | Hurricane | 2024-10-11 |
| 3622 | HURRICANE MILTON | EM | Hurricane | 2024-10-07 |
| 4806 | HURRICANE DEBBY | DR | Tropical Storm | 2024-08-10 |
| 3605 | TROPICAL STORM DEBBY | EM | Tropical Storm | 2024-08-03 |
| 4734 | HURRICANE IDALIA | DR | Hurricane | 2023-08-31 |
| 3596 | TROPICAL STORM IDALIA | EM | Tropical Storm | 2023-08-28 |
| 4680 | HURRICANE NICOLE | DR | Hurricane | 2022-12-13 |
| 3587 | TROPICAL STORM NICOLE | EM | Tropical Storm | 2022-11-08 |
| 4673 | HURRICANE IAN | DR | Hurricane | 2022-09-29 |
| 3584 | TROPICAL STORM IAN | EM | Hurricane | 2022-09-24 |
| 3533 | HURRICANE ISAIAS | EM | Hurricane | 2020-08-01 |
| 4486 | COVID-19 PANDEMIC | DR | Biological | 2020-03-25 |
| 3432 | COVID-19 | EM | Biological | 2020-03-13 |
| 4468 | HURRICANE DORIAN | DR | Hurricane | 2019-10-21 |
| 3419 | HURRICANE DORIAN | EM | Hurricane | 2019-08-30 |
| 4337 | HURRICANE IRMA | DR | Hurricane | 2017-09-10 |
| 3385 | HURRICANE IRMA | EM | Hurricane | 2017-09-05 |
| 4283 | HURRICANE MATTHEW | DR | Hurricane | 2016-10-08 |
| 3377 | HURRICANE MATTHEW | EM | Hurricane | 2016-10-06 |
| 1840 | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS | DR | Severe Storm | 2009-05-27 |
Show 18 earlier declaration records
| DR# | Title | Type | Incident | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1785 | TROPICAL STORM FAY | DR | Severe Storm | 2008-08-24 |
| 3288 | TROPICAL STORM FAY | EM | Severe Storm | 2008-08-21 |
| 2687 | DELAND FIRE COMPLEX | FM | Fire | 2007-05-02 |
| 3220 | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION | EM | Hurricane | 2005-09-05 |
| 1561 | HURRICANE JEANNE | DR | Hurricane | 2004-09-26 |
| 1551 | HURRICANE IVAN | DR | Hurricane | 2004-09-16 |
| 1545 | HURRICANE FRANCES | DR | Hurricane | 2004-09-04 |
| 1539 | TROPICAL STORM BONNIE AND HURRICANE CHARLEY | DR | Hurricane | 2004-08-13 |
| 1393 | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL STORM GABRIELLE | DR | Coastal Storm | 2001-09-28 |
| 1359 | SEVERE FREEZE | DR | Freezing | 2001-02-05 |
| 2302 | FL, BUNNELL FIRE COMPLEX | FM | Fire | 2000-05-28 |
| 1306 | FL-HURRICANE IRENE-DR-REQ | DR | Hurricane | 1999-10-20 |
| 3150 | TROPICAL STORM IRENE - FLORIDA | EM | Hurricane | 1999-10-15 |
| 1300 | HURRICANE FLOYD MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATIONS | DR | Hurricane | 1999-09-22 |
| 3143 | HURRICANE FLOYD EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS | EM | Hurricane | 1999-09-14 |
| 1223 | EXTREME FIRE HAZARD | DR | Fire | 1998-06-18 |
| 1195 | SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING | DR | Severe Storm | 1998-01-06 |
| 526 | SEVERE WINTER WEATHER | DR | Freezing | 1977-01-31 |
Storm Events in Florida
Statewide NOAA context only. PlainHazard does not currently attribute these state totals to Flagler County.
| Storm Type | Events | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Wind | 5,243 | 17 | 45 | $24.8M |
| Hail | 1,012 | 0 | 0 | $564.6K |
| Heavy Rain | 865 | 2 | 3 | $200.0K |
| Flood | 826 | 9 | 0 | $2.0B |
| Tropical Storm | 767 | 92 | 6 | $4.9B |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database State-level aggregated data, 2015-2025
NFIP Flood Insurance Claims
Total Claims
2,153
Total Paid
$78.4M
Avg Per Claim
$36.4K
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) OpenFEMA Claims Data
FEMA National Risk Index
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Score: 82.8/100
Expected Annual Loss
Relatively Low
$41.6M/year
Social Vulnerability
Relatively High
Community Resilience
Relatively Moderate
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Hurricane Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively Low
Tornado Relatively Moderate
Riverine Flooding Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Coastal Flooding Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Hail Very Low
Winter Weather No Rating
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) Ratings reflect relative scores among all US counties. Data: hazards.fema.gov/nri
The model's sharpest exposure here: Hurricane
Hurricane exposure in the model bundles the three ways a tropical system does harm, which arrive on different timescales and are insured differently: wind, storm surge on the coast, and rainfall flooding that can reach far inland well after landfall.
For Flagler County the two measures on this page point the same way: Hurricane is the county's highest-rated modeled hazard (Relatively High), and Hurricane declarations also lead its federal record. Where the model and the declaration history agree, the reading is comparatively straightforward, the hazard is both expected and repeatedly realised.
National Risk Index ratings are modeled estimates of expected annual loss, not predictions of what will happen in any given year.
Data-matched county comparisons
Flagler County's closest FEMA peer: Suffolk County, MA
Comparisons use published FEMA declaration fields plus the National Risk Index composite for Flagler County. Record similarity, not a safety rating.
Closest declaration profiles
Flagler County shows 38 FEMA declarations, led by Hurricane.
Similar Major-disaster share
Flagler County: 22 of 38 of its declarations are Major.
Similar modeled NRI score
Flagler County: NRI composite 82.8 (Relatively Moderate).
How these peers are chosen
Cohort: Published U.S. county equivalents outside the source state or territory. Each metric keeps six ETL candidates; three unique destinations are shown after de-duplicating across axes. Declaration-volume ranking combines count and Major-disaster share and prefers a different leading incident type; Major-share ranks the Major fraction adjusted for volume; NRI ranks the modeled composite score only.
Retained FEMA snapshot feed for Flagler County - capture-dated entries only.
Further reading for this county
Understanding disaster data
Flagler County's NFIP claims file (2,153 claims) and FEMA declaration history measure different federal records - this guide separates them from modeled NRI risk.
More PlainHazard guides
- Most disaster-prone counties - U.S. counties ranked by FEMA declaration totals.
- Understanding disaster data - declarations vs storm events vs NRI scores.
- Preparing for natural disasters - household checklist (not county-specific advice).
Related
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common disaster type in Flagler County?
The most common disaster type in Flagler County is Hurricane, with 22 declarations. Other disaster types include Tropical Storm (4), Severe Storm (4), Fire (3).
How does Flagler County's FEMA declaration record compare with the Florida average?
The typical Florida county has 40.4 FEMA declaration records; Flagler County has 38, or 6% fewer. Against the national county mean of 20.7, this county's total is 83% higher. The comparison is historical and says nothing about the probability of a future event.
How many major FEMA disaster declarations has Flagler County received?
Flagler County has received 22 major disaster declarations, representing 58% of all 38 disaster declarations.
How many flood insurance claims has Flagler County filed?
Flagler County has 2,153 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims totaling $78.4M in payments, with an average of $36.4K per claim.
What was the worst year for disasters in Flagler County?
The most active year for disaster declarations in Flagler County was 2004, with 4 declarations. The county has FEMA disaster data spanning 1977 to 2025.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for Flagler County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, Flagler County, Florida has an overall risk score of 82.8 out of 100 (Relatively Moderate). The county's social vulnerability rating is Relatively High and community resilience is Relatively Moderate. The Expected Annual Loss (EAL) score is Relatively Low, representing $41.6M in annualized losses.
Which natural hazard poses the greatest risk to Flagler County?
FEMA's NRI data points to Flagler County is Hurricane (risk rating: Relatively High). Other significant hazards include Wildfire (Relatively Low) and Tornado (Relatively Moderate). FEMA's modeled event frequency puts hurricane here at roughly once every 4 years, drawn from 86 historical events on record. The underlying methodology weighs historical event frequency against exposed assets and community vulnerability.
Data Sources & Methodology
Disaster declaration data comes from the FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 API, which includes all federally declared disasters, emergencies, and fire management assistance grants.
Storm event data is sourced from the NOAA Storm Events Database (2015-2025), which tracks significant weather events including thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and winter storms.
Flood insurance data comes from the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) OpenFEMA claims dataset.
This data is provided for informational purposes only. FEMA disaster declarations represent federal response actions and may not capture all local emergencies or weather events.
What this means for Flagler County
Against a Florida county mean of 40 declarations, Flagler County, FL records 38, or 6% fewer. PlainHazard classifies that historical total as high activity.
- Major Disaster is the largest group (22 of 38) in a declaration history that remains below its state benchmark; frequency here is not a forecast. Florida overview
- Nationally the county exceeds 95% of recorded county totals, but its own Florida benchmark is higher. The ranking keeps those two contexts separate. Most-disaster rankings
- The large NFIP claims file and FEMA declaration history measure different federal records; the guide explains where they overlap and where they do not. Disaster-data guide
A below-average federal record is not a safety guarantee. Use National Weather Service alerts and local emergency-management notices for present conditions, not this historical comparison.
PlainHazard derives this profile from FEMA's Disaster Declarations Summaries and National Risk Index data. The declaration comparison covers 3,266 U.S. counties and county equivalents in this database, refreshed as of 2026-08-03. Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
All federal data sources used on this page
- FEMA OpenFEMA, Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 - all federally-declared disasters for this county. fema.gov/openfema/disaster-declarations
- FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) - per-county per-hazard risk ratings and expected annual loss. hazards.fema.gov/nri
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database - state-level storm/severe-weather event records, 2015-2025. ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents
Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainHazard Editorial
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