Lumberton, NC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Lumberton 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 Robeson County, NC. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and hurricane.
Storm events near Lumberton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lumberton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lumberton 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 Robeson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lumberton along with the rest of the county, not a Lumberton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 87.8 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 86.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 90.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 89 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 97 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 73.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 64.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 79.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 96.5 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 88.9 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 23 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 89.3 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 98 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 93.6 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Robeson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Lumberton, NC at risk of?
Lumberton 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 Robeson County, where Lumberton is located, are strong wind, tornado, and hurricane.
What is Lumberton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Robeson County, where Lumberton is located, scoring 98 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Lumberton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Lumberton 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 Robeson County.
Has Lumberton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 15 tornado, 54 hail, 65 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lumberton since 2016.