Statesville, NC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Statesville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Iredell County, NC. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, inland flooding, and tornado.
Storm events near Statesville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Statesville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Statesville 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 Iredell County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Statesville along with the rest of the county, not a Statesville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 43.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 86.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 79.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 46.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 85.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 75.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 52.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 53.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 70.3 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 93.6 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 63 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 76.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 83.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 59.9 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Iredell County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Statesville, NC at risk of?
Statesville 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 Iredell County, where Statesville is located, are ice storm, inland flooding, and tornado.
What is Statesville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Iredell County, where Statesville is located, scoring 93.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Statesville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Statesville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Iredell County.
Has Statesville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 91 hail, 42 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Statesville since 2016.