Pitt County
North Carolina — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 90th
Pitt County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 89.8, 90th national percentile), driven primarily by winter weather and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $81M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Winter Weather | Very High | 3.26 / yr | $1M |
| Hurricane | High | 0.29 / yr | $30M |
| Tornado | High | 0.46 / yr | $11M |
| Heat Wave | Medium | 7.79 / yr | $3M |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 1.14 / yr | $31M |
| Lightning | Medium | 50.98 / yr | $747K |
| Hail | Medium | 3.23 / yr | $754K |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.72 / yr | $325K |
| Drought | Medium | 6.52 / yr | $709K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $866K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 0.93 / yr | $1000K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.42 / yr | $2M |
| Coastal Flood | Low | 3.18 / yr | $67K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $29K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.09 / yr | $475 |
| 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 Pitt County?
Pitt County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 89.8 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 90th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Pitt County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Winter Weather (Very High, $1M EAL), Hurricane (High, $30M EAL), Tornado (High, $11M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Pitt County compare to other North Carolina counties?
Pitt County ranks #13 of 100 North Carolina counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a medium 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. Pitt County's $81M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.