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Direct answer

Is Washington, NC safe from storm surge?

Washington is not considered low-risk for storm surge right now. The current long-term score is 97/100 (high).

City score

97/100

Level: high

State average

96/100

Same hazard across NC.

Comparison

Washington is close to the state average for this hazard (97 vs 96).

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Why this answer

Storm surge exposure derived from NOAA SLOSH MOM (AGL) data.

This answer combines long-term hazard scoring with current live signals. Use the live page for active watch/warning context over the next 6-24 hours.

Insurance pricing and deductible structure can still vary by neighborhood and carrier, so validate policy details against this risk profile.

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