Yadkin County, North Carolina Hazard Report | Natural Catastrophe And Climate Risk

HazardDB

Hazard Score

147 Catastrophes Recorded

Historical_Hail

122

Historical_Tornadoes

Historical_Hurricanes

Historical_Floods

Historical_Wind

152

Historical_Wildfires

Yadkin County, North Carolina

1 Cities with a Population of 39,250, and 15,486 Households

Surry County, North Carolina, has a very low overall risk rating of 47.28, with specific risk ratings for various hazards ranging from very low to relatively low. The area is most vulnerable to hailstorms, with a risk score of 80.34, followed by thunderstorms at 76.74. Surry County has a relatively low risk of flooding at 41.39 and a moderate risk of wind events at 64.27. The county has a very high social vulnerability index score of 80.43, indicating potential challenges in responding to disasters.

Surry County is located inland and does not have direct access to coastlines, reducing the risk of coastal hazards such as hurricanes and storm surges. However, the county is situated near the Blue Ridge Mountains, which can amplify weather patterns and increase the risk of thunderstorms and hail. The presence of fault lines in the region also contributes to the risk of earthquakes, as indicated by a relatively low risk rating of 64.14. The county's proximity to water bodies like the Yadkin River and the presence of mountain peaks increase the risk of flash floods and landslides.

While Surry County has a low historical occurrence of natural disasters, the area's geological features like fault lines and mountainous terrain can significantly impact hazard risk. Climate factors such as increased frequency of thunderstorms and hail events pose a potential threat to the county's population and infrastructure. It is essential for local authorities to implement mitigation measures and emergency preparedness plans to minimize the impact of these hazards on Surry County.

Wildfire Risk: Very Low

Tornado Risk: Very Low

Hurricane Risk: Very Low

Hail Risk: Very Low

Flood Risk: Low

Tsunami Risk: Very Low

Earthquake Risk: Very Low

Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

63

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

44

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

14

Hazard Shelters

27

Fire Stations

2

Hospitals

5

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Yadkin County, located in North Carolina, has a population of 39,250 residents with a population density of 116.2 people per square mile. The county has a predominantly White population, with 86.7% of residents identifying as White, 3% as Black, 0.2% as American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.2% as Asian. The Hispanic population makes up 9.5% of the total population. The county has a slightly higher percentage of females (49.7%) compared to males (48.1%), with a median age of 41.4 years.

In terms of household composition, Yadkin County has a total of 15,486 households, with an average household size of 2.46. The majority of households are married with children (22%), followed by married couples without children (33.1%), and single-parent households (8.5%). The county has a homeownership rate of 68%, with 21.3% of households being renters. In terms of agriculture, Yadkin County has 818 farms as of 2017, with an average size of 107 acres and an average sales value of $170,724. Compared to other counties in North Carolina, Yadkin County has a lower population density and a higher percentage of White residents, with a slightly lower median age. Additionally, the county has a higher homeownership rate and average farm sales value compared to the state average.

Regions

Ararat

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

14 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

1218 mm Moderately High

Average Humidity

84% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness

7/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Railway Fire

2023-05-11

Gator

2022-03-19

Hardin Mill

2021-12-03

Grindstone

2021-11-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-03-19

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Hailstorm

1998-04-08

1955-07-03

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