Pasquotank County
North Carolina — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 59th
Pasquotank County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 58.7, 59th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and winter weather exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $18M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.30 / yr | $8M |
| Winter Weather | High | 2.79 / yr | $254K |
| Lightning | Medium | 44.64 / yr | $349K |
| Coastal Flood | Medium | 3.18 / yr | $608K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 7.05 / yr | $528K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 0.72 / yr | $511K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.61 / yr | $5M |
| Tornado | Low | 0.14 / yr | $909K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $30K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $148K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.63 / yr | $48K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.53 / yr | $451K |
| Hail | Very Low | 1.69 / yr | $114K |
| Drought | Very Low | 0.29 / yr | $22K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $7 |
| Avalanche | 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 Pasquotank County?
Pasquotank County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 58.7 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 59th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Pasquotank County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Medium, $8M EAL), Winter Weather (High, $254K EAL), Lightning (Medium, $349K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Pasquotank County compare to other North Carolina counties?
Pasquotank County ranks #71 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. Pasquotank County's $18M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.