Rocky Mount, NC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Rocky Mount is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Nash County, NC. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, hurricane, and drought.
Storm events near Rocky Mount
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Rocky Mount's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Rocky Mount 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 Nash County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Rocky Mount along with the rest of the county, not a Rocky Mount-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 40.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 82.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 72.4 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 83.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 84.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 60.8 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 88.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 79.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 89.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 60.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 32.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 70.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 62.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 97 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Nash County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Rocky Mount, NC at risk of?
Rocky Mount 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 Nash County, where Rocky Mount is located, are winter weather, hurricane, and drought.
What is Rocky Mount's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Nash County, where Rocky Mount is located, scoring 97 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Rocky Mount a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Rocky Mount carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Nash County.
Has Rocky Mount had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 16 tornado, 57 hail, 59 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Rocky Mount since 2016.