Elizabeth City, NC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Elizabeth City is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Pasquotank County, NC. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, winter weather, and lightning.
Storm events near Elizabeth City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Elizabeth City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Elizabeth City 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 Pasquotank County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Elizabeth City along with the rest of the county, not a Elizabeth City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 44.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 47.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 63.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 41.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 60.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 44.5 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 34.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 29.9 | Very Low |
| Hail | 31.9 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 91.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 41 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 5.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 64.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 51.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 85.6 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Pasquotank County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Elizabeth City, NC at risk of?
Elizabeth City 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 Pasquotank County, where Elizabeth City is located, are hurricane, winter weather, and lightning.
What is Elizabeth City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Pasquotank County, where Elizabeth City is located, scoring 91.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Elizabeth City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Elizabeth City carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Pasquotank County.
Has Elizabeth City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 13 tornado, 18 hail, 75 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Elizabeth City since 2016.