Sampson County, North Carolina
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 59,021
90.2NRI
Relatively Moderate
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
59,021
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Building Value
$14.1B
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Annual Hazard Loss
$54.8M
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Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighStrong Wind
Annual Loss$3.2M
Risk Score97.8
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Relatively HighHurricane
Annual Loss$35.1M
Risk Score97.5
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Relatively HighWinter Weather
Annual Loss$430K
Risk Score95.0
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Relatively ModerateDrought
Annual Loss$945K
Risk Score88.2
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Relatively ModerateHail
Annual Loss$782K
Risk Score85.2
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Relatively ModerateTornado
Annual Loss$2.6M
Risk Score80.2
❄️
Relatively ModerateIce Storm
Annual Loss$248K
Risk Score79.4
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Relatively ModerateHeat Wave
Annual Loss$930K
Risk Score79.1
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Relatively ModerateLightning
Annual Loss$394K
Risk Score75.8
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Relatively LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$638K
Risk Score73.4
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Relatively LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$8.2M
Risk Score69.6
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Relatively LowWildfire
Annual Loss$108K
Risk Score69.5
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Relatively ModerateCold Wave
Annual Loss$1.3M
Risk Score69.1
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$195
Risk Score29.9
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No RatingCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Sampson County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
90.2+41.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
69.5+20.8 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
88.3+39.1 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
9.4-39.3 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
88.3
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
9.4
Very 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.