Gates County, North Carolina
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 10,454
10.5NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
10,454
🏠
Building Value
$2.2B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$4.7M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
🌀
Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score77.9
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$213K
Risk Score56.6
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$605K
Risk Score55.2
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$69K
Risk Score53.7
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Very LowCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$19K
Risk Score40.8
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Very LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$132K
Risk Score30.4
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$99K
Risk Score28.9
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$59K
Risk Score28.1
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Very LowTornado
Annual Loss$277K
Risk Score22.3
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$76K
Risk Score22.2
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Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$14K
Risk Score19.0
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$147K
Risk Score15.1
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$1.6M
Risk Score13.8
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$4K
Risk Score13.0
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$7
Risk Score5.2
Gates County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
10.5-38.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
13.0-35.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
42.8-6.4 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
10.6-38.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
42.8
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
10.6
Very 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.