Anson County
North Carolina — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 50th
Anson County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 50.0, 50th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and ice storm exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $10M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.17 / yr | $2M |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 1.54 / yr | $188K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 2.93 / yr | $653K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.26 / yr | $2M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $378K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $48K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.50 / yr | $4M |
| Drought | Low | 20.23 / yr | $98K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 5.47 / yr | $216K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.47 / yr | $498K |
| Lightning | Low | 52.91 / yr | $105K |
| Hail | Low | 3.91 / yr | $97K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.35 / yr | $268 |
| Winter Weather | Low | 4.11 / yr | $20K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Anson County?
Anson County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 50.0 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 50th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Anson County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Medium, $2M EAL), Ice Storm (Medium, $188K EAL), Strong Wind (Medium, $653K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Anson County compare to other North Carolina counties?
Anson County ranks #76 of 100 North Carolina counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Anson County's $10M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.