Natural Disaster Risk in Cherryville

North Carolina

7.0out of 10

High Risk

Risk Summary for Cherryville

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

Top Hazards

Ice Storm Strong Wind Lightning

All 18 Hazard Scores

Ice Storm

9.8

Strong Wind

9.6

Tornado

9.2

Lightning

9.2

Earthquake

8.8

Hurricane

8.0

Extreme Heat

7.3

Hail

7.2

Cold Wave

6.6

Winter Weather

6.4

Landslide

6.2

Wildfire

5.5

Tsunami

5.4

Volcanic Activity

5.1

Coastal Flooding

4.9

Drought

4.6

Avalanche

4.5

Riverine Flooding

1.0

How it compares

Cherryville

7.0

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 Cherryville

28021

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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.