Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Moderate


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

3

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

17

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

Hazard Shelters

2

Fire Stations

2

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Moore County, North Carolina has a relatively low overall risk rating for natural disasters, with specific risks such as hail, hurricanes, thunderstorms, and wildfires. The area experiences moderate frequency of thunderstorms and hail events, with relatively low expected annual losses. The risk of hurricanes is rated as relatively moderate, with historic events impacting the area. Additionally, the risk of wildfires is relatively low, with a moderate frequency of events and corresponding losses.

Moore County's geography features a mix of inland and coastal areas, with potential impacts from hurricanes due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The region also has a moderate risk of lightning events, with a relatively high expected annual loss rating. Additionally, the presence of fault lines in the region can increase the risk of earthquakes, though the area is not rated as high risk for seismic activity. The county's mountainous terrain can contribute to wind-related ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
16 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1240 mm Moderately High

Average Humidity
78% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
8/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Tropical Storm Claudette

2021-06-19

Flooding

Tropical Storm Eta

2020-11-10

Flooding

Tropical Storm Michael

2018-10-10

Flooding

Tropical Stom Florence

2018-09-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2017-04-26

Hailstorm

2012-05-23

Hailstorm

2012-05-23

Tornado

2011-09-06

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2011-08-06

Flooding

Tropical Storm Ida

2009-11-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-03-19

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-02-22

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1999-09-14

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1998-04-17

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1998-02-03

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1996-09-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1995-08-26