Yadkin County
North Carolina — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 38th
Yadkin County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 38.4, 38th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and drought 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
| Ice Storm | Medium | 1.63 / yr | $298K |
| Drought | Medium | 21.37 / yr | $403K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.06 / yr | $408K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $286K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.82 / yr | $6M |
| Strong Wind | Low | 2.56 / yr | $464K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.63 / yr | $709K |
| Hail | Low | 5.00 / yr | $194K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.11 / yr | $912K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.41 / yr | $869 |
| Winter Weather | Low | 6.58 / yr | $31K |
| Lightning | Low | 49.78 / yr | $95K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 0.47 / yr | $47K |
| 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 Yadkin County?
Yadkin County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 38.4 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 38th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Yadkin County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (Medium, $298K EAL), Drought (Medium, $403K EAL), Hurricane (Low, $408K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Yadkin County compare to other North Carolina counties?
Yadkin County ranks #88 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. Yadkin County's $10M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.