Southern Pines, NC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Southern Pines is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Moore County, NC. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, ice storm, and lightning.
Storm events near Southern Pines
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Southern Pines's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Southern Pines 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 Moore County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Southern Pines along with the rest of the county, not a Southern Pines-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 81.8 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 76.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 75.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 76.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 85.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 48.9 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 49.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 63.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 88.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 88.2 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 37.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 88.1 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 39.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 63 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Moore County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Southern Pines, NC at risk of?
Southern Pines 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 Moore County, where Southern Pines is located, are hurricane, ice storm, and lightning.
What is Southern Pines's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Moore County, where Southern Pines is located, scoring 88.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Southern Pines a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Southern Pines carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Moore County.
Has Southern Pines had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 39 hail, 74 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Southern Pines since 2016.