Lincolnton, NC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Lincolnton is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Lincoln County, NC. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, inland flooding, and tornado.
Storm events near Lincolnton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lincolnton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lincolnton 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 Lincoln County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lincolnton along with the rest of the county, not a Lincolnton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 37.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 83.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 77.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 39.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 78.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 44 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 44.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 55.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 65.5 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 92.3 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 47.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 77.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 70.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 39.1 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lincoln County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Lincolnton, NC at risk of?
Lincolnton 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 Lincoln County, where Lincolnton is located, are ice storm, inland flooding, and tornado.
What is Lincolnton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Lincoln County, where Lincolnton is located, scoring 92.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Lincolnton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Lincolnton carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Lincoln County.
Has Lincolnton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 31 tornado, 123 hail, 43 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lincolnton since 2016.