Haywood County, North Carolina
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 62,051
77.2NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
62,051
🏠
Building Value
$11.7B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$31.7M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
⛰️
Relatively HighLandslide
Annual Loss$545K
Risk Score98.1
🥶
Relatively HighCold Wave
Annual Loss$7.0M
Risk Score92.0
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Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$19.7M
Risk Score83.6
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$576K
Risk Score78.7
❄️
Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$271K
Risk Score76.7
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$759K
Risk Score71.8
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$846K
Risk Score70.9
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$83K
Risk Score62.4
Show all 14 hazards
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$65K
Risk Score58.7
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$138K
Risk Score57.9
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score57.8
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$249K
Risk Score52.8
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$84K
Risk Score44.8
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No RatingHeat Wave
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Haywood County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
77.2+28.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
58.7+10.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
61.1+11.9 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
52.5+3.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
61.1
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
52.5
Relatively ModerateHigher 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.