Moderate Risk North Carolina  ·  Hurricane / Flash Flooding

Pasquotank County NC

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

7/ 10
Threat Score
Population
39
Area
227
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Hurricane / Flash Flooding
FEMA Disasters
8
federally declared

Pasquotank County NC in North Carolina faces hurricane / flash flooding risk across its 227 square mile area. Elizabeth City on Albemarle Sound faces hurricane flooding and Coast Guard Air Station. Pasquotank 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 Dorian 2019
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (252) 338-3958
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Pasquotank County NC
State North Carolina (NC)
Population 39
Area 227 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

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