NaturalDisasterRisk
US Hazard Intelligence

Natural Disaster Risk
Milton, NC

2026 Risk Report ยท FEMA ยท NOAA ยท USGS

Overall Risk
55
/100 ยท Moderate

Risk Score Overviewโ€” Milton

Hazard Breakdown

๐ŸŒŠ Flood Risk โ€” Milton

100Very High
โ—Very High ยท 100/100

Milton has a flood risk score of 100/100, classified as Very High. This score is derived from FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, flood zone designations, and NOAA precipitation records.

FEMA Flood Zones: Properties in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs โ€” Zones A and V) face the highest risk and are required to carry flood insurance if they have federally-backed mortgages.

๐ŸŒช๏ธ Tornado Risk โ€” Milton

48Moderate
โ—Moderate ยท 48/100

Tornado risk score: 48/100 โ€” Moderate. Based on NOAA Storm Events Database historical tornado tracks and frequency data.

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โšก Earthquake Risk โ€” Milton

20Very Low
โ—Very Low ยท 20/100

Earthquake risk score: 20/100 โ€” Very Low. Based on USGS National Seismic Hazard Model and historical seismic event data for this region.

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๐Ÿ”ฅ Wildfire Risk โ€” Milton

32Low
โ—Low ยท 32/100

Wildfire risk score: 32/100 โ€” Low. Based on USDA Forest Service wildfire risk data and historical fire perimeter records.

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๐ŸŒ€ Hurricane Risk โ€” Milton

72High
โ—High ยท 72/100

Hurricane risk score: 72/100 โ€” High. Based on NOAA historical hurricane track data, coastal storm surge modeling, and landfall frequency.

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๐Ÿ’ฐ What This Means for Home Insurance in Milton

๐ŸŒŠ Flood Insurance

Standard homeowners policies do not cover flood damage. Properties in FEMA flood zones may be required to purchase NFIP coverage. Flood insurance is strongly recommended in this area.

โšก Earthquake Insurance

Earthquake damage is excluded from standard homeowners policies. A separate earthquake rider or policy is required.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Wildfire & Wind

Homeowners insurance typically covers wind and fire damage, but high-risk areas may see coverage restrictions or surcharges. Review your policy limits.

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions โ€” Milton

Is Milton in a flood zone?

Milton has a flood risk score of 100/100, classified as Very High. Check the FEMA Flood Map Service Center for specific parcel-level flood zone designations.

Does Milton get tornadoes?

Milton has a tornado risk score of 48/100. This area has experienced tornadoes historically and residents should have a preparedness plan.

What is the earthquake risk in Milton?

Milton has an earthquake risk score of 20/100 (Very Low), based on USGS seismic hazard assessments and historical earthquake data.

Is Milton at risk for wildfires?

Milton's wildfire risk score is 32/100 (Low), reflecting proximity to wildland-urban interface areas and historical fire perimeter data.

How does natural disaster risk affect home insurance in Milton?

Areas with higher risk scores typically see higher home insurance premiums. Standard homeowners insurance does not cover floods โ€” a separate NFIP or private flood policy is required. Earthquake damage also requires a separate rider or policy. Check with a local insurance agent for coverage recommendations specific to Milton.

Risk Score Scale

0โ€“20 โ€” Very Low
21โ€“40 โ€” Low
41โ€“60 โ€” Moderate
61โ€“80 โ€” High
81โ€“100 โ€” Very High