Asheboro, North Carolina: natural disaster risk
How exposed Asheboro is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Randolph County.
Asheboro is a city of 27,580 people in Randolph County, North Carolina. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Randolph County relatively low for natural hazards overall, lower than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, tornado and hurricane, with about $39.4 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 631 storm reports in the county since 1954, including 16 tornadoes and 62 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 2 hurricanes and 26 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 0.2% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Randolph County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Asheboro
Full Randolph County report ›- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Pick a shelter spot: a basement, or an inside room on the lowest floor with no windows.
- Turn on emergency alerts on your phone and keep a weather radio.
- Know your evacuation zone and route before June 1.
- Ask about roof age, shutters and the separate wind or hurricane deductible on your home policy.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $23M | |
| Tornado | $5M | |
| Hurricane | $3M | |
| Cold wave | $2M | |
| Earthquake | $1M | |
| Ice storm | $800K | |
| Heat wave | $670K | |
| Strong wind | $633K | |
| Hail | $624K | |
| Lightning | $439K | |
| Drought | $307K | |
| Winter weather | $275K |
Homes in Asheboro
Older homes and mobile homes usually take more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes. Ask about roof age, flood history and retrofits before you buy or rent.
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All ›Common questions about Asheboro
Is Asheboro safe from natural disasters?
Asheboro is in Randolph County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively low overall, lower than most of the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, tornado, hurricane. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Asheboro?
By expected yearly losses in Randolph County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Moderate), tornado (Moderate), hurricane (Moderate). Randolph County has been part of 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Asheboro get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 16 tornadoes in Randolph County since 1950; the strongest was an F3 tornado on October 7, 1965. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county moderate.
Do I need flood insurance in Asheboro?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Randolph County, about 0.2% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk moderate. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.