Natural Disaster Risk in New Hanover County
North Carolina
7.1out of 10
Risk Summary for New Hanover County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Hurricane Coastal Flooding Lightning
All 18 Hazard Scores
Hurricane 9.9
Lightning 9.8
Coastal Flooding 9.8
Winter Weather 9.7
Tornado 9.2
Ice Storm 9.2
Extreme Heat 8.7
Wildfire 8.5
Earthquake 8.3
Cold Wave 7.1
Strong Wind 6.0
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Avalanche 4.5
Hail 3.1
Drought 2.9
Landslide 2.9
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
New Hanover County 7.1
North Carolina avg. 6.2
US national avg. 4.5
Live Conditions
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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.
Cities in New Hanover County
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.