Hoke County Disaster Risk
Hoke County, North Carolina
FEMA Risk Rating
Relatively Low
National Percentile
50th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#75
of 100 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
43th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 43% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 80% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 76% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 65% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Moderate
Higher than 84% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Hoke County, North Carolina
Hoke County shows lowest regional risk
Hoke's composite risk score of 50.13 is well below the national average, earning a Relatively Low rating and positioning it among America's safer counties. Residents face significantly reduced natural disaster exposure compared to national norms.
Among North Carolina's lowest-risk counties
At 50.13, Hoke ranks in the bottom quarter of North Carolina's 100 counties, substantially below the state average of 66.72. This Sandhills location provides meaningful protection against most major hazard types.
Safest county in its immediate area
Hoke (50.13) significantly outperforms neighbors Robeson (higher risk) and Cumberland, making it a notably safer location in the southern Piedmont. Even compared to larger regions, Hoke maintains one of the state's lower risk profiles.
Wildfire and hurricane pose main threats
Hoke's wildfire risk (80.18) is elevated relative to its low composite score, reflecting Sandhills forest vulnerability during dry periods. Hurricane risk (83.98) ranks second, while flood, tornado, and earthquake risks remain comparatively modest.
Wildfire preparation matters most here
With wildfire risk at 80.18, maintain defensible space around your home and ensure your policy covers fire damage from wildfires. Standard homeowners coverage typically includes structure fire, but verify your specific wildfire protection.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Hoke County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Hoke County
Risk Verdict
Hoke County has a below-average natural disaster risk profile, scoring at the 50th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Households in Hoke County benefit from knowing which individual hazard types — flood, wildfire, tornado, or hurricane — are the primary contributors.
Hazard Breakdown
Hurricane risk is Hoke County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 84th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Wildfire ranks second at the 80th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include tornado (76th percentile), earthquake (65th percentile), flood (43th percentile).
Preparedness Context
Hurricane risk is Hoke County's top-ranked natural hazard at the 84th percentile nationally. The most time-sensitive preparedness step is knowing the county's evacuation zone for your address — zone maps are published by the county emergency management office. Hoke County's wildfire exposure at the 80th percentile nationally adds a hazard layer that can persist or intensify after hurricane-force winds have passed, particularly in low-lying inland areas. Hoke County's county emergency management office publishes official evacuation zone maps with zone-specific shelter locations; downloading this map and identifying your zone assignment is the single highest-value pre-season step.
Regional Context
The North Carolina county average exceeds Hoke County's score by 16.6 composite points — placing this county in the lower-risk tier relative to its in-state peers.
Is your household prepared for Hoke County's hazards?
Review FEMA's county-specific preparedness checklists and emergency planning guides.
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Data Source
Risk data sourced from the FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Risk scores are relative rankings (0–100) across all US counties — not absolute risk measures. Higher scores indicate higher relative risk compared to other counties.
Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not financial, insurance, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making insurance or real estate decisions.