Roanoke Rapids, NC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Roanoke Rapids is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Halifax County, NC. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, drought, and hurricane.
Storm events near Roanoke Rapids
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Roanoke Rapids's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Roanoke Rapids 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 Halifax County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Roanoke Rapids along with the rest of the county, not a Roanoke Rapids-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 44 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 73.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 0 | No Rating |
| Earthquake | 69.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 75 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 79.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 52.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 89.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 65.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 88.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 59.5 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 39.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 55.5 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 45.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 94.8 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Halifax County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Roanoke Rapids, NC at risk of?
Roanoke Rapids 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 Halifax County, where Roanoke Rapids is located, are winter weather, drought, and hurricane.
What is Roanoke Rapids's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Halifax County, where Roanoke Rapids is located, scoring 94.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Roanoke Rapids a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Roanoke Rapids carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Halifax County.
Has Roanoke Rapids had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 12 tornado, 31 hail, 47 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Roanoke Rapids since 2016.