What is the flood risk in 28401 Wilmington?

The flood hazard score for 28401 is 4.0/10 (MODERATE). This score is derived from FEMA flood zones, elevation data, and NFIP claim density.

Is 28401 in a hurricane zone?

Yes, Wilmington (28401) is in a hurricane-prone area. The hurricane hazard score is 2.0/10.

What natural disasters affect Wilmington, North Carolina?

The primary natural hazards for Wilmington (28401) are hurricane, flood. CivilSense provides climate-adjusted hazard scores for each peril using data from USGS, NOAA, and FEMA.

Wilmington, North Carolina 28401

New Hanover County · North Carolina

34.2257° N, 77.9447° W

Climate-Adjusted Hazard Scores

≋Flood

4.0/10MODERATE

FEMA flood zone (estimated)2.0 / 4.0

Elevation above base flood level1.0 / 3.0

Regional NFIP historical loss density1.0 / 3.0

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

⊕Earthquake

2.3/10LOW

Seismic source zone activity (Gutenberg-Richter)0.5 / 3.5

Proximity to mapped Quaternary faults0.3 / 3.0

Historical damage potential (Hazus W1 thresholds)1.5 / 3.5

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

◎Hurricane

2.0/10LOW

CAT3+ historical track frequency (no data)0.0 / 3.5

Distance to coastline1.5 / 3.0

Storm surge exposure (elevation + coastal proximity)0.5 / 3.5

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

△Wildfire

1.8/10LOW

Climate-adjusted large fire frequency0.3 / 3.5

Wildland-Urban Interface exposure0.5 / 3.5

Regional vegetation/fuel load proxy1.0 / 3.0

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

Natural Hazards in Wilmington

Based on historical data and geographic analysis, the primary natural hazards affecting Wilmington, North Carolina (28401) are hurricane and flood. These scores are derived from peer-reviewed federal and academic sources.

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North Carolina Hazard Profiles

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Nearby Areas

Data Sources

USGS Earthquake Hazards.gov

NOAA National Hurricane Center.gov

FEMA Flood Map Service.gov