Natural Disaster Risk in Canton

North Carolina

6.4out of 10

High Risk

Risk Summary for Canton

Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.

Top Hazards

Landslide Cold Wave Ice Storm

All 18 Hazard Scores

Landslide

9.8

Cold Wave

9.3

Lightning

8.1

Ice Storm

8.1

Earthquake

7.5

Strong Wind

7.4

Hurricane

7.2

Winter Weather

6.7

Wildfire

6.4

Tornado

6.3

Hail

5.9

Tsunami

5.4

Drought

5.2

Volcanic Activity

5.1

Coastal Flooding

4.9

Avalanche

4.5

Extreme Heat

1.2

Riverine Flooding

1.0

How it compares

Canton

6.4

North Carolina avg.

6.2

US national avg.

4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Above-average risk — check your policy limits

Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).

This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.

ZIP Codes in Canton

28716

Other cities in North Carolina

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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.