Cleveland County, North Carolina
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 99,458
70.0NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
99,458
🏠
Building Value
$21.2B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$27.3M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
❄️
Relatively HighIce Storm
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score93.6
⚡
Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$766K
Risk Score82.0
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$1.9M
Risk Score81.8
🌪️
Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$3.7M
Risk Score79.8
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$1.2M
Risk Score78.6
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$15.4M
Risk Score75.2
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$786K
Risk Score73.7
🧊
Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$495K
Risk Score68.4
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$259K
Risk Score59.3
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$442K
Risk Score54.6
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score53.7
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$950K
Risk Score51.0
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$26K
Risk Score40.7
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$41K
Risk Score38.6
Cleveland County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
70.0+21.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
40.7-8.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
44.1-5.1 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
33.3-15.4 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
44.1
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
33.3
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.