Moderate Risk North Carolina  ·  Hurricane / Flash Flooding

Nash County NC

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

7/ 10
Threat Score
Population
95
Area
543
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Hurricane / Flash Flooding
FEMA Disasters
8
federally declared

Nash County NC in North Carolina faces hurricane / flash flooding risk across its 543 square mile area. Nashville serves this eastern county with Tar River flooding near Rocky Mount. Nash serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// 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 Matthew 2016
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (252) 459-9800
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Nash County NC
State North Carolina (NC)
Population 95
Area 543 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

// Major Cities

Rocky Mount NC

// Cities in This County

// Other North Carolina Counties