Natural Disaster Risk in Pelham

Natural Hazard Profile: Pelham, North Carolina

Located along the mid-Atlantic coast in Caswell County, Pelham is a town of roughly 3,842 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 Pelham a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Pelham's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.9/10 (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 drought and landslide.

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

With a moderate risk rating, Pelham 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.