Anson County, NC Environment & Hazard Risk

• HurricaneRelatively Moderate$1.9M/yr expected annual loss, about once every 6 years
• Ice stormRelatively Moderate$188K/yr expected annual loss, about 1.5 events a year
• Strong windRelatively Moderate$653K/yr expected annual loss, about 2.9 events a year
• TornadoRelatively Moderate$1.7M/yr expected annual loss, about once every 4 years
• EarthquakeRelatively Low$378K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 557 years
• WildfireVery Low$48.2K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 1,442 years
• DroughtRelatively Low$97.8K/yr expected annual loss, about 20 events a year
• Heat waveRelatively Low$216K/yr expected annual loss, about 5.5 events a year
• Cold waveRelatively Low$498K/yr expected annual loss, about once every 2 years
• LightningRelatively Low$105K/yr expected annual loss, about 53 events a year
• HailRelatively Low$97.5K/yr expected annual loss, about 3.9 events a year
• LandslideVery Low$268/yr expected annual loss, about once every 3 years
• Winter weatherRelatively Low$19.8K/yr expected annual loss, about 4.1 events a year

Bars show the national percentile score (0 to 100) for each hazard. Dollar figures are expected annual losses to buildings, people and crops. Not rated here: avalanche, coastal flooding, riverine flooding, tsunami, volcanic activity.

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Homes with flood insurance

5 of 11,150 (0.0%)

Homes in high-risk flood zones

30

Insured in high-risk zones

1 (3%)

Flood claims since 1978

4

Claims paid since 1978

$21.5K

• Thunderstorm Wind174 · 1 death
• Flash Flood39 · 1 death
• Hail35
• Winter Storm22
• Winter Weather13
• Strong Wind10
• Flood7
• Tornado5
• Ice Storm4
• Tropical Storm4

• Flood09/17/2018

  Long Pine, Anson County

  $35.6M damage

  What happened

  Heavy rainfall of 6 to 8 inches caused widespread flooding across the county. Combined with additional rainfall upstream, the rainfall caused all-time record major flooding along the Rocky River near Norwood. Flooding damaged approximately 24 structures throughout the county, resulting in over $5.6 million in property damage and and at least $30 million in crop damage. Numerous roads were flooded all throughout the county. The Rocky River overflowed the Highway 52 bridge and reached the base of the Plank Road bridge.

• Thunderstorm Wind50 kt wind06/18/2011

  Gravelton, Anson County

  1 death

  What happened

  A tree limb snapped and killed a 39 year old woman on Blewett Falls Road in Lilesville. The strong winds associated with the storm were out in advance of the heavy rain.

• Flash Flood09/16/2018

  Burnsville, Anson County

  1 death

  What happened

  Torrential rainfall of 15 to 20 inches caused widespread flash flooding across the county. The heavy rains caused flash flooding on several creeks. Numerous roads were closed throughout the county. George Wright Road and Mayesville Road were washed out due to flooding. Water rescues were conducted in the city of Wadesboro, including a submerged car with National Guard assets. A 52 year old male was traveling on Peru Road and entered a curve where the road was washed out. The vehicle stalled in the water and was swept away. The driver was able to get himself to safety, the passenger was swept away.

• TornadoEF1, 8.82 mi path, 200 yd wide04/13/2020

  Mc Farlan, Anson County

  $3M damage

  What happened

  An EF-1 tornado with maximum winds of 110 mph touched down approximately 5 miles south of the initial tornado. While not continuous, the tornado caused a well defined path of extensive tree damage through heavily wooded areas beginning near McClendon Road and continued northeast for approximately 9 miles, before finally dissipating near Pitt Road. Downed trees damaged numerous homes, of which at least 6 to 7 homes were destroyed. Numerous outbuildings and vehicles were also severely damaged or destroyed. Several turkey houses in the area also sustained significant damage.

• Strong Wind40 kt wind10/29/2020

  Anson

  $1M damage

  What happened

  Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Anson County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Anson County as a result of the strong winds.

• Tropical Storm09/30/2022

  Anson

  $750K damage

  What happened

  Frequent wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph resulted in scattered to numerous trees and power lines down across Anson County, including some on homes. Numerous customers lost power in Anson County as a result of the tropical storm force wind gusts.

• Anson County Water SystemServes 13,880 · Surface water · Local governmentNo health violations+18 monitoring or reporting
• Wadesboro, Town ofServes 5,608 · Purchased surface water · Local governmentNo health violations+2 monitoring or reporting
• Ansonville Water SystemServes 1,262 · Purchased surface water · Local governmentNo health violations+14 monitoring or reporting
• Lilesville Water SystemServes 900 · Purchased surface water · Local government2 health violations+2 monitoring or reporting
• Polkton Water SystemServes 838 · Purchased surface water · Local governmentNo health violations+3 monitoring or reporting
• Peachland Water SystemServes 770 · Purchased surface water · Local governmentNo health violations+4 monitoring or reporting
• Morven Water SystemServes 512 · Purchased surface water · Local government1 health violation+1 monitoring or reporting
• Polkton - SouthServes 67 · Purchased surface water · Local governmentNo health violations+1 monitoring or reporting