Archdale, NC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Archdale is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Randolph County, NC. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, tornado, and winter weather.
Storm events near Archdale
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Archdale's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Archdale itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Randolph County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Archdale along with the rest of the county, not a Archdale-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 40.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 84.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 78 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 65.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 87.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 75.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 62.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 74.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 84.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 89.5 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 65.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 69.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 58.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 86.4 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Randolph County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Archdale, NC at risk of?
Archdale is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Randolph County, where Archdale is located, are ice storm, tornado, and winter weather.
What is Archdale's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Randolph County, where Archdale is located, scoring 89.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Archdale a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Archdale carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Randolph County.
Has Archdale had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 93 hail, 128 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Archdale since 2016.