Thomasville, North Carolina: natural disaster risk
How exposed Thomasville is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Davidson County.
Thomasville is a city of 27,321 people in Davidson County, North Carolina. Parts of Thomasville also reach into Randolph County. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Davidson County relatively moderate for natural hazards overall, about average for the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, tornado and cold wave, with about $64.3 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 520 storm reports in the county since 1956, including 16 tornadoes and 72 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 2 hurricanes and 17 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 0.3% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Davidson County, the county with most of the population Thomasville sits in. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Thomasville
Full Davidson 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.
- Insulate pipes in outside walls, crawl spaces and garages.
- Know how to shut off the main water valve.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $44M | |
| Tornado | $6M | |
| Cold wave | $5M | |
| Hurricane | $3M | |
| Ice storm | $2M | |
| Strong wind | $1M | |
| Earthquake | $1M | |
| Hail | $716K | |
| Heat wave | $688K | |
| Lightning | $467K | |
| Drought | $242K | |
| Winter weather | $208K |
Homes in Thomasville
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 Thomasville
Is Thomasville safe from natural disasters?
Thomasville is in Davidson County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively moderate overall, about average for the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, tornado, cold wave. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Thomasville?
By expected yearly losses in Davidson County, the top hazards are inland flooding (Moderate), tornado (Moderate), cold wave (Moderate). Davidson County has been part of 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Thomasville get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 16 tornadoes in Davidson County since 1950; the strongest was an EF2 tornado on November 16, 2011 near Silver Hill. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county moderate.
Do I need flood insurance in Thomasville?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Davidson County, about 0.3% 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.