Moore County
North Carolina — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 76th
Moore County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 75.6, 76th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and ice storm exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $35M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Medium | 0.17 / yr | $6M |
| Ice Storm | High | 1.82 / yr | $772K |
| Lightning | High | 50.88 / yr | $1M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.32 / yr | $5M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $479K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 6.32 / yr | $1M |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 1.25 / yr | $17M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $1M |
| Hail | Low | 4.13 / yr | $426K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 4.89 / yr | $99K |
| Drought | Low | 16.78 / yr | $135K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.47 / yr | $897K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 1.63 / yr | $410K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.36 / yr | $537 |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | 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 Moore County?
Moore County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 75.6 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 76th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Moore County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Medium, $6M EAL), Ice Storm (High, $772K EAL), Lightning (High, $1M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Moore County compare to other North Carolina counties?
Moore County ranks #42 of 100 North Carolina counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a 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. Moore County's $35M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.