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Watauga, NC
Flood Risk Score: 15/100 · Rank #488 of 3,271 counties
Watauga County in North Carolina has a flood risk grade of A (Low risk), ranking #488 out of 3,271 U.S. counties for flood risk. The county has recorded 13 NFIP flood insurance claims totaling $431,962 in payouts, with 14 federal disaster declarations. Flood risk is relatively low compared to the national average.
15
Risk Score
13
NFIP Claims
$431,962
Total Payouts
14
Disasters
$33,228
Avg Claim
13
Active Policies
Score Breakdown
The composite score of 15 is calculated from four weighted factors. See our methodology for details.
Claims Density
40%
0
Disaster Frequency
25%
30
Claim Severity
20%
0
Year-over-Year Trend
15%
50
Other Counties in North Carolina
| County | Grade | Score | Claims | Disasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery | A | 15 | 8 | 13 |
| Lenoir | A | 15 | 22 | 20 |
| New Hanover | A | 15 | 105 | 23 |
| Dare | A | 15 | 163 | 22 |
| Hoke | A | 15 | 1 | 13 |
| Davidson | A | 15 | 3 | 14 |