Tyrrell County
North Carolina — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 46th
Tyrrell County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 46.0, 46th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and coastal flood exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $9M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.36 / yr | $7M |
| Coastal Flood | Medium | 0.80 / yr | $635K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $45K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 2.79 / yr | $31K |
| Drought | Very Low | 0.28 / yr | $12K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 8.37 / yr | $76K |
| Lightning | Low | 49.46 / yr | $59K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.27 / yr | $168K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $17K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.66 / yr | $92K |
| Hail | Very Low | 1.45 / yr | $35K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.41 / yr | $6K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.42 / yr | $68K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.07 / yr | $731K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.04 / yr | $2 |
| 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 Tyrrell County?
Tyrrell County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 46.0 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 46th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Tyrrell County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Medium, $7M EAL), Coastal Flood (Medium, $635K EAL), Wildfire (Very Low, $45K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Tyrrell County compare to other North Carolina counties?
Tyrrell County ranks #81 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. Tyrrell County's $9M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.