Natural Disaster Risk in Autryville

Natural Hazard Profile: Autryville, North Carolina

Located along the mid-Atlantic coast in Sampson County, Autryville is a town of roughly 3,644 residents. The humid subtropical climate that characterizes this part of North Carolina — marked by hot, humid summers and four distinct seasons — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Autryville a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

FEMA rates Autryville's composite natural disaster risk at 7.4 out of 10 — high risk. Hurricane and tropical storm exposure tops the local risk profile, with the community vulnerable to storm surge, high sustained winds, and flooding rainfall during the June–November season. Residents should also account for wind and winter risk in their preparedness planning.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Autryville's natural disaster risk is well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 6.2/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hurricane and wind, as measured by FEMA across Sampson County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

Autryville's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.