Stokes County
North Carolina — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 40th
Stokes County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 39.7, 40th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $11M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Ice Storm | Medium | 2.12 / yr | $296K |
| Drought | Medium | 16.52 / yr | $613K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.08 / yr | $466K |
| Landslide | Low | 0.98 / yr | $4K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.71 / yr | $7M |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $286K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 6.79 / yr | $45K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.63 / yr | $487K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.13 / yr | $627K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 2.74 / yr | $311K |
| Hail | Low | 4.81 / yr | $123K |
| Lightning | Low | 48.68 / yr | $110K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.89 / yr | $88K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $5K |
| 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 Stokes County?
Stokes County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 39.7 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 40th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Stokes County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (Medium, $296K EAL), Drought (Medium, $613K EAL), Hurricane (Low, $466K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Stokes County compare to other North Carolina counties?
Stokes County ranks #87 of 100 North Carolina counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very 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. Stokes County's $11M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.