A
Cherokee, NC
Flood Risk Score: 11/100 · Rank #1717 of 3,271 counties
Cherokee County in North Carolina has a flood risk grade of A (Low risk), ranking #1717 out of 3,271 U.S. counties for flood risk. The county has recorded 2 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $2,899 in payouts, with 6 federal disaster declarations. Flood risk is relatively low compared to the national average.
11
Risk Score
2
NFIP Claims
$2,899
Total Payouts
6
Disasters
$1,449
Avg Claim
2
Active Policies
Score Breakdown
The composite score of 11 is calculated from four weighted factors. See our methodology for details.
Claims Density
40%
0
Disaster Frequency
25%
13
Claim Severity
20%
0
Year-over-Year Trend
15%
50
Other Counties in North Carolina
| County | Grade | Score | Claims | Disasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | A | 11 | 33 | 15 |
| Wilson | A | 11 | 7 | 15 |
| Alexander | A | 11 | 0 | 7 |
| Clay | A | 11 | 0 | 7 |
| Cleveland | A | 11 | 2 | 7 |
| Gaston | A | 11 | 5 | 7 |