Leland, NC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Leland is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Brunswick County, NC. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, wildfire, and winter weather.
Storm events near Leland
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Leland's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Leland 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 Brunswick County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Leland along with the rest of the county, not a Leland-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 93.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 87.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 89.4 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 82.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 84.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 87 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 67.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 28.8 | Very Low |
| Hail | 24.5 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 99.1 | Very High |
| Ice Storm | 83.9 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 30.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 92.4 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 72.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 92.8 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Brunswick County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Leland, NC at risk of?
Leland 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 Brunswick County, where Leland is located, are hurricane, wildfire, and winter weather.
What is Leland's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Brunswick County, where Leland is located, scoring 99.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Leland a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Leland carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Brunswick County.
Has Leland had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 42 tornado, 44 hail, 143 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Leland since 2016.