Northampton County, North Carolina
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 17,436
44.2NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
👥
Population
17,436
🏠
Building Value
$4.2B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$8.3M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$881K
Risk Score88.3
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Relatively ModerateHurricane
Annual Loss$2.1M
Risk Score84.6
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$96K
Risk Score74.4
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$871K
Risk Score54.7
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$159K
Risk Score49.3
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$212K
Risk Score48.9
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Relatively LowHail
Annual Loss$130K
Risk Score45.4
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$3.4M
Risk Score44.7
Show all 15 hazards
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Relatively LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$32K
Risk Score40.3
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$188K
Risk Score32.1
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Relatively LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$243K
Risk Score29.7
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$63K
Risk Score29.0
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$6K
Risk Score24.9
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$102
Risk Score24.0
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Very LowCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$42
Risk Score17.8
Northampton County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
44.2-4.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
24.9-23.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
97.2+48.0 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
22.4-26.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
97.2
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
22.4
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.