Natural Disaster Risk in Roxobel

Natural Hazard Profile: Roxobel, North Carolina

Roxobel, in Bertie County, is a small unincorporated community situated along the mid-Atlantic coast. Its humid subtropical climate brings hot, humid summers and four distinct seasons, and in particular a hurricane and tropical storm season affecting the coast. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Roxobel residents and property owners must navigate.

Roxobel's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.9/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Tropical cyclones are the dominant hazard, with the area facing threats from both direct landfalling hurricanes and the outer rain bands and storm surge of systems making landfall nearby. Secondary hazards include coastal flood and drought.

Within North Carolina, Roxobel's risk is, near the 6.2/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Bertie County identifies hurricane as the foremost hazard, followed by coastal flood and drought. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, Roxobel 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.