Laurinburg, NC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Laurinburg is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Scotland County, NC. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, wildfire, and earthquake.
Storm events near Laurinburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Laurinburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Laurinburg 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 Scotland County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Laurinburg along with the rest of the county, not a Laurinburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 82 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 56.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 81.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 71.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 80.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 45.5 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 47.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 62.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 87 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 71.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 11.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 57.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 72.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 67.2 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Scotland County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Laurinburg, NC at risk of?
Laurinburg 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 Scotland County, where Laurinburg is located, are hurricane, wildfire, and earthquake.
What is Laurinburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Scotland County, where Laurinburg is located, scoring 87 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Laurinburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Laurinburg carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Scotland County.
Has Laurinburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 tornado, 35 hail, 47 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Laurinburg since 2016.