Mitchell County, North Carolina
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 14,896
24.0NRI
Very Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
14,896
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Building Value
$3.2B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$6.9M
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Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively ModerateLandslide
Annual Loss$96K
Risk Score94.5
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Relatively HighLightning
Annual Loss$741K
Risk Score83.8
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Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$170K
Risk Score68.3
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$985K
Risk Score55.6
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Very LowHurricane
Annual Loss$78K
Risk Score52.6
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$146K
Risk Score42.2
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$4.1M
Risk Score39.8
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$15K
Risk Score33.4
Show all 14 hazards
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$343K
Risk Score26.6
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$206K
Risk Score25.5
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Very LowWinter Weather
Annual Loss$18K
Risk Score22.9
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$37K
Risk Score13.6
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No RatingDrought
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
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No RatingHeat Wave
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Mitchell County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
24.0-24.7 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
33.4-15.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
61.5+12.3 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
50.7+2.0 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
61.5
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
50.7
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.