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New Hanover, NC
Flood Risk Score: 15/100 · Rank #500 of 3,271 counties
New Hanover County in North Carolina has a flood risk grade of A (Low risk), ranking #500 out of 3,271 U.S. counties for flood risk. The county has recorded 105 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $2,413,545 in payouts, with 23 federal disaster declarations. Flood risk is relatively low compared to the national average.
15
Risk Score
105
NFIP Claims
$2,413,545
Total Payouts
23
Disasters
$22,986
Avg Claim
105
Active Policies
Score Breakdown
The composite score of 15 is calculated from four weighted factors. See our methodology for details.
Claims Density
40%
3
Disaster Frequency
25%
49
Claim Severity
20%
1
Year-over-Year Trend
15%
11
Other Counties in North Carolina
| County | Grade | Score | Claims | Disasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery | A | 15 | 8 | 13 |
| Watauga | A | 15 | 13 | 14 |
| Lenoir | A | 15 | 22 | 20 |
| Dare | A | 15 | 163 | 22 |
| Hoke | A | 15 | 1 | 13 |
| Davidson | A | 15 | 3 | 14 |