Flood Risk in Buncombe, NC
Buncombe, NC has a Flood Risk Score of 19/100 (Grade A), ranking #195 of 3,271 counties nationwide. The risk level is Low. There have been 36 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $4,097,468 in payouts, with 12 federal disaster declarations on record.
Key Data
19
Risk Score
A
Grade
36
NFIP Claims
$4,097,468
Total Payouts
12
Disasters
36
Active Policies
Score Breakdown
| Factor | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Claims Density | 1 | 40% |
| Disaster Frequency | 26 | 25% |
| Claim Severity | 1 | 20% |
| Year-over-Year Trend | 80 | 15% |
Data from FEMA OpenFEMA (NFIP claims and disaster declarations). Last updated 2026-04-12.