Person County
North Carolina — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 42th
Person County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 41.5, 42th national percentile), driven primarily by drought and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $10M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Drought | Medium | 17.36 / yr | $496K |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.09 / yr | $557K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 7.74 / yr | $91K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 2.63 / yr | $587K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $319K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.14 / yr | $1M |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.64 / yr | $6M |
| Hail | Low | 4.37 / yr | $235K |
| Lightning | Low | 45.31 / yr | $145K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 2.02 / yr | $335K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 1.73 / yr | $44K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.24 / yr | $310 |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $6K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.68 / yr | $140K |
| 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 Person County?
Person County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 41.5 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 42th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Person County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Drought (Medium, $496K EAL), Hurricane (Low, $557K EAL), Winter Weather (Medium, $91K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Person County compare to other North Carolina counties?
Person County ranks #86 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. Person County's $10M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.