Goldsboro, NC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Goldsboro is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Wayne County, NC. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, hurricane, and tornado.
Storm events near Goldsboro
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Goldsboro's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Goldsboro 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 Wayne County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Goldsboro along with the rest of the county, not a Goldsboro-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 55.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 89.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 73.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 87.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 89.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 66.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 74.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 87.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 96.5 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 81.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 31.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 83.6 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 75.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 98.5 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Wayne County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Goldsboro, NC at risk of?
Goldsboro is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Wayne County, where Goldsboro is located, are winter weather, hurricane, and tornado.
What is Goldsboro's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Wayne County, where Goldsboro is located, scoring 98.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Goldsboro a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Goldsboro carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Wayne County.
Has Goldsboro had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 13 tornado, 41 hail, 128 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Goldsboro since 2016.