Havelock, NC

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 17,407 · Part of Craven County

Havelock 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 Craven County, NC. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, winter weather, and lightning.

Storm events near Havelock

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Havelock's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Havelock itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 27 events
Hail 34 events
Inland Flooding 53 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Craven County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Havelock along with the rest of the county, not a Havelock-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 83.3 Relatively Low
Inland Flooding 76 Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flooding 54.2 Relatively Low
Earthquake 58.1 Very Low
Heat Wave 84.2 Relatively Moderate
Tornado 86.4 Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 52.2 Relatively Low
Drought 50.7 Relatively Low
Hail 50 Relatively Low
Hurricane 98.6 Very High
Ice Storm 71.9 Relatively Moderate
Landslide 32.8 Very Low
Lightning 92.5 Relatively High
Strong Wind 74.3 Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Insufficient Data
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 97.7 Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Craven County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Havelock, NC at risk of?

Havelock 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 Craven County, where Havelock is located, are hurricane, winter weather, and lightning.

What is Havelock's biggest natural hazard risk?

Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Craven County, where Havelock is located, scoring 98.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").

Is Havelock a high-risk area for natural disasters?

Somewhat — Havelock 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 Craven County.

Has Havelock had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 27 tornado, 34 hail, 53 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Havelock since 2016.