Tarboro, NC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Tarboro is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Edgecombe County, NC. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, winter weather, and hurricane.
Storm events near Tarboro
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Tarboro's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Tarboro 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 Edgecombe County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Tarboro along with the rest of the county, not a Tarboro-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 39.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 76.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 0 | No Rating |
| Earthquake | 57.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 74.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 79.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 48.5 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 88.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 63.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 88.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 42.4 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 19.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 53.4 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 96.3 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 96 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Edgecombe County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Tarboro, NC at risk of?
Tarboro 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 Edgecombe County, where Tarboro is located, are strong wind, winter weather, and hurricane.
What is Tarboro's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Edgecombe County, where Tarboro is located, scoring 96.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Tarboro a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Tarboro carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Edgecombe County.
Has Tarboro had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 13 tornado, 61 hail, 81 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Tarboro since 2016.