Washington County, North Carolina
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 11,003
59.6NRI
Relatively Low
Overall Risk Rating
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Population
11,003
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Building Value
$2.6B
💰
Annual Hazard Loss
$13.6M
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Hazards Tracked
16
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
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Relatively HighHurricane
Annual Loss$10.3M
Risk Score93.8
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Relatively ModerateWinter Weather
Annual Loss$101K
Risk Score73.9
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Relatively LowHeat Wave
Annual Loss$289K
Risk Score53.9
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Relatively LowCoastal Flooding
Annual Loss$41K
Risk Score47.2
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Very LowWildfire
Annual Loss$26K
Risk Score47.2
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Relatively LowLightning
Annual Loss$112K
Risk Score42.1
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Relatively LowTornado
Annual Loss$590K
Risk Score41.6
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Relatively LowDrought
Annual Loss$32K
Risk Score36.9
Show all 16 hazards
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Very LowEarthquake
Annual Loss$80K
Risk Score36.7
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Very LowIce Storm
Annual Loss$16K
Risk Score26.4
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Relatively LowStrong Wind
Annual Loss$162K
Risk Score26.4
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Very LowRiverine Flooding
Annual Loss$1.6M
Risk Score20.8
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Very LowHail
Annual Loss$40K
Risk Score17.6
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Very LowCold Wave
Annual Loss$112K
Risk Score16.6
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Very LowLandslide
Annual Loss$9
Risk Score7.0
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Insufficient DataTsunami
Annual Loss$0
Risk Score0.0
Washington County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
59.6+10.9 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
47.2-1.5 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
94.0+44.8 vs avg
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
48.9+0.2 vs avg
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
94.0
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
48.9
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.