Delaware has experienced the fewest federally declared natural disasters of any state since 1953, according to a new analysis of disaster data. The state has faced a total of 21 declared disasters over the past 70 years, making it the least disaster-prone state in the nation.

The analysis, which examined the number of federally declared disasters in each state, found that Rhode Island and South Carolina also have relatively low disaster counts. Rhode Island has had 22 declared disasters, while South Carolina has experienced 30. The data highlights the geographic disparities in disaster risk, with some states facing a much higher frequency of natural disasters.

The analysis also found that states in the Midwest, such as Michigan and Wisconsin, tend to have lower disaster counts compared to states in other regions. Michigan has had 37 declared disasters, while Wisconsin has had 47. In contrast, states like California and Texas have faced a significantly higher number of disasters. California has had 284 declared disasters, while Texas has had 255. The high disaster counts in these states are largely due to their susceptibility to wildfires and hurricanes.

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