Lumberton North Carolina is the county seat of Robeson County — which experienced catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Matthew in 2016 and Hurricane Florence in 2018. The Lumber River flooded the city and region for weeks following Florence, displacing thousands of residents and destroying hundreds of homes. Robeson County is a majority-minority county with the highest poverty rate in North Carolina, creating compounding vulnerability in disaster recovery. The community is near Fort Liberty (Fort Bragg) in the southeastern NC military corridor.
// 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.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Flooding / Military |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| County FEMA Declarations | 10 |
| Last Major Event | Florence 2018 Catastrophic |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 910-671-3800 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-95 US-74 NC-72 NC-711 |
| Elevation | 106 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Robeson County NC
North Carolina · Hurricane / Flash Flooding
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7/10
High Risk