Caldwell County, North Carolina
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 80,586
67.4NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
80,586
🏠
Building Value
$17.0B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$25.0M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$56K
Risk Score90.5
❄️
Relatively HighIce Storm
Annual Loss$732K
Risk Score88.0
🌊
Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$17.7M
Risk Score79.0
🏔️
Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score77.6
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$1.0M
Risk Score74.1
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$482K
Risk Score70.7
🌀
Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$373K
Risk Score66.0
🌪️
Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.8M
Risk Score62.1
Show all 14 hazards
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$50K
Risk Score52.0
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$146K
Risk Score50.9
🥶
Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$922K
Risk Score50.7
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$218K
Risk Score46.8
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$210K
Risk Score39.3
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$37K
Risk Score36.3
Caldwell County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
67.4+18.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
52.0+3.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
45.0-4.2 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
30.1-18.6 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
45.0
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
30.1
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.