Currituck County
North Carolina — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 18th
Currituck County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 18.1, 18th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and winter weather exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $11M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Low | 0.29 / yr | $3M |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 2.61 / yr | $182K |
| Lightning | Medium | 40.56 / yr | $494K |
| Coastal Flood | Low | 3.22 / yr | $612K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $112K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 6.32 / yr | $338K |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.59 / yr | $38K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.50 / yr | $5M |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $53K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.19 / yr | $439K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.51 / yr | $298K |
| Drought | Very Low | 0.24 / yr | $3K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.54 / yr | $215K |
| Hail | Very Low | 1.23 / yr | $54K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $43 |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Currituck County?
Currituck County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 18.1 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 18th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Currituck County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Low, $3M EAL), Winter Weather (Medium, $182K EAL), Lightning (Medium, $494K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Currituck County compare to other North Carolina counties?
Currituck County ranks #98 of 100 North Carolina counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Currituck County's $11M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.