Lincoln County, North Carolina
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 86,724
73.8NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
86,724
🏠
Building Value
$26.2B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$32.2M
⚠️
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
❄️
Relatively HighIce Storm
Annual Loss$1.2M
Risk Score92.3
🌊
Relatively ModerateRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$22.6M
Risk Score83.2
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$3.6M
Risk Score78.4
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score77.5
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$637K
Risk Score77.2
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Relatively ModerateStrong Wind
Annual Loss$977K
Risk Score70.4
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Relatively LowHurricane
Annual Loss$370K
Risk Score65.5
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$324K
Risk Score55.6
Show all 14 hazards
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$1K
Risk Score47.8
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$95K
Risk Score44.1
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$756K
Risk Score44.0
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$223K
Risk Score39.6
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Relatively LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$44K
Risk Score39.1
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$22K
Risk Score37.8
Lincoln County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
73.8+25.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
37.8-10.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
39.8-9.4 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
55.8+7.1 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
39.8
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
55.8
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.