Climate Risk Summary

Zip Code 28129, Risk Profile

The primary drivers of climate-related financial risk in Red Cross, NC (28129) are Inland Flooding, Tornado, and Hurricane. This area also faces an unusually high intensity for Ice Storm and Drought compared to national averages.

Understanding the Dollars

Expected Annual Loss (EAL) is a statistical average of property damage for this entire zip code over a standard year across all properties.

  • / It represents the "average cost" rather than a guaranteed yearly bill.
  • / It can be used to compare the relative risk from different hazards and across different neighborhoods.

Primary Risks

Inland Flooding

$1,014,164

Expected Annual Loss for Zip Code 28129

49.8Score

Relatively Moderate compared to US average

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Tornado

$183,638

Expected Annual Loss for Zip Code 28129

60.1Score

Relatively Moderate compared to US average

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Hurricane

$126,820

Expected Annual Loss for Zip Code 28129

73.6Score

Relatively Low compared to US average

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Zip Code Risk Map

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Financial Risk Inventory

MAJOR DRIVER
Inland Flooding
$1,014,164
Score: 49.8
MAJOR DRIVER
Tornado
$183,638
Score: 60.1
MAJOR DRIVER
Hurricane
$126,820
Score: 73.6
Cold Wave
$69,657
Score: 44.1
Strong Wind
$60,565
Score: 70.2
UNUSUALLY HIGH
Ice Storm
$50,370
Score: 88.8
Heat Wave
$45,160
Score: 36.7
Earthquake
$43,845
Score: 46.1
UNUSUALLY HIGH
Drought
$27,256
Score: 89.4
Lightning
$19,718
Score: 49.3
Hail
$15,514
Score: 54.4
Winter Weather
$4,444
Score: 49.7
Wildfire
$497
Score: 52.6
Landslide
$29
Score: 65.3

Recommended Mitigation Strategies

Recommended investments to protect your property value and reduce insurance liability based on your local risk profile.

💧Medium Investment

Inland Flooding Mitigation

Install a smart sump pump with battery backup and extend downspouts 10ft from foundation.

Risk Score: 49.8
🌪️High Investment

Tornado Mitigation

Reinforce garage doors and consider a FEMA-approved safe room or storm cellar.

Risk Score: 60.1
🌀High Investment

Hurricane Mitigation

Install permanent hurricane shutters or upgrade to impact-resistant windows.

Risk Score: 73.6
❄️Medium Investment

Ice Storm Mitigation

Install a 10kWh backup battery system to keep pipes from freezing during grid failure.

Risk Score: 88.8
🏠Low Investment

Drought Mitigation

General property maintenance and insurance review recommended.

Risk Score: 89.4

Methodology and Sources

Spatial Aggregation

Our "Atlas" risk scores are derived using a population-weighted spatial join. Because US Zip Codes and Census Tracts do not share perfectly aligned boundaries, a simple geographic average would be misleading. We utilize US Census Block Group population statistics to identify where residents actually live within a Zip Code. We then intersect these points with FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) hazard data to calculate a weighted exposure score.

Financial Projections (EAL)

Expected Annual Loss (EAL) estimates the average economic impact of natural hazards in dollars per year. This calculation incorporates three components: Exposure (the value of structures and agriculture), Annualized Frequency (historical probability), and Historic Loss Ratio (vulnerability of the area).

Primary Data Sources

  • FEMA National Risk IndexHazard frequency and loss data (v1.20.0)
  • U.S. Census BureauTIGER/Line 2025 Shapefiles & Decennial Population

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