Wilson, NC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Wilson is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Wilson County, NC. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, hurricane, and drought.
Storm events near Wilson
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Wilson's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Wilson 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 Wilson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Wilson along with the rest of the county, not a Wilson-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 40.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 77.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 67.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 80.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 70.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 54.4 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 88.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 77.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 90.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 65.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 17.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 62.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 54.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Wilson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Wilson, NC at risk of?
Wilson 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 Wilson County, where Wilson is located, are winter weather, hurricane, and drought.
What is Wilson's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Wilson County, where Wilson is located, scoring 96 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Wilson a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Wilson carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Wilson County.
Has Wilson had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 14 tornado, 78 hail, 105 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Wilson since 2016.