Cumberland County, North Carolina
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 334,379
89.5NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
334,379
🏠
Building Value
$57.3B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$90.2M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛄
Very HighWinter Weather
Annual Loss$1.2M
Risk Score97.5
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Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$5.7M
Risk Score94.2
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Relatively HighHurricane
Annual Loss$18.8M
Risk Score94.0
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$1.7M
Risk Score93.1
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Relatively HighTornado
Annual Loss$10.5M
Risk Score93.0
❄️
Relatively HighIce Storm
Annual Loss$1.2M
Risk Score91.3
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$40.6M
Risk Score89.2
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$4.0M
Risk Score87.5
Show all 15 hazards
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$733K
Risk Score84.2
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Relatively ModerateHail
Annual Loss$951K
Risk Score79.4
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$3.5M
Risk Score77.3
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score75.9
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$2K
Risk Score56.4
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$114K
Risk Score45.3
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No RatingCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Cumberland County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
89.5+40.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
84.2+35.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
23.2-26.0 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
25.6-23.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
23.2
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
25.6
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.