Natural Disaster Risk in Harrellsville

Natural Hazard Profile: Harrellsville, North Carolina

Located along the mid-Atlantic coast in Hertford County, Harrellsville is a small community of about 766. 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 Harrellsville a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Harrellsville's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.9/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hurricane risk defines the natural hazard environment here, requiring residents to maintain seasonal preparedness plans and insurance coverage for wind and flood damage. Secondary hazards include coastal flood and drought.

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

With a moderate risk rating, Harrellsville residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for hurricane is recommended.