Moderate Risk North Carolina  ·  Hurricane / Flash Flooding

Duplin County NC

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

7/ 10
Threat Score
Population
59
Area
818
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Hurricane / Flash Flooding
FEMA Disasters
8
federally declared

Duplin County NC in North Carolina faces hurricane / flash flooding risk across its 818 square mile area. Kenansville serves this major hog farming county hit hard by Florence and Floyd flooding. Duplin 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 (910) 296-2120
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Duplin County NC
State North Carolina (NC)
Population 59
Area 818 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

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