Moderate Risk North Carolina  ·  Hurricane / Flash Flooding

Jones County NC

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

7/ 10
Threat Score
Population
10
Area
473
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Hurricane / Flash Flooding
FEMA Disasters
8
federally declared

Jones County NC in North Carolina faces hurricane / flash flooding risk across its 473 square mile area. Trenton serves this small coastal plain county with Trent River flooding. Jones serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub for this area.

// Preparedness Recommendations

  • Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
  • Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
  • Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
  • Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 7 / 10    Moderate Risk
Primary Hazard Hurricane / Flash Flooding
Secondary Hazard Tornado
FEMA Flood Zone Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters 8
Last Major Event Florence 2018
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (252) 448-7571
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Jones County NC
State North Carolina (NC)
Population 10
Area 473 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

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