Halifax County, North Carolina
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 48,603
72.9NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
48,603
🏠
Building Value
$12.0B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$19.6M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛄
Relatively HighWinter Weather
Annual Loss$405K
Risk Score94.8
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Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$1.0M
Risk Score89.5
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Relatively ModerateHurricane
Annual Loss$3.7M
Risk Score88.5
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$2.4M
Risk Score79.7
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$721K
Risk Score75.0
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$9.4M
Risk Score73.4
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$485K
Risk Score69.8
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$284K
Risk Score65.3
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$82K
Risk Score59.5
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$177K
Risk Score55.5
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$640K
Risk Score52.1
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$299K
Risk Score45.5
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$20K
Risk Score44.0
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$407
Risk Score39.9
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No RatingCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Halifax County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
72.9+24.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
44.0-4.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
93.1+43.9 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
21.0-27.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
93.1
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
21.0
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.