Mebane, NC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Mebane is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Alamance County, NC. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, ice storm, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Mebane
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Mebane's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Mebane 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 Alamance County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Mebane along with the rest of the county, not a Mebane-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 30.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 83.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 72.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 73.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 82.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 50.5 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 48.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 77.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 81.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 84 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 29.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 82.3 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 56.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 88.2 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Alamance County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Mebane, NC at risk of?
Mebane 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 Alamance County, where Mebane is located, are winter weather, ice storm, and inland flooding.
What is Mebane's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Alamance County, where Mebane is located, scoring 88.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Mebane a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Mebane carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Alamance County.
Has Mebane had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 13 tornado, 58 hail, 143 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Mebane since 2016.