Jacksonville, NC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Jacksonville is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Onslow County, NC. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, winter weather, and lightning.
Storm events near Jacksonville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Jacksonville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Jacksonville 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 Onslow County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Jacksonville along with the rest of the county, not a Jacksonville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 85.9 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 78.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 81 | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | 66.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 87.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 85.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 60.4 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 34.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 44.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 99 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | 76.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 38.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 92.4 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 80.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 98.4 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Onslow County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Jacksonville, NC at risk of?
Jacksonville is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Onslow County, where Jacksonville is located, are hurricane, winter weather, and lightning.
What is Jacksonville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Onslow County, where Jacksonville is located, scoring 99 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Jacksonville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Jacksonville carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Onslow County.
Has Jacksonville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 22 tornado, 37 hail, 56 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Jacksonville since 2016.