13-SECTION MUNICIPAL PROPERTY, MARKET, FLOOD & HAZARD HUB • ASHE COUNTY, NC

Ashe County, North Carolina — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide

What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Ashe County, NC?

Public U.S. EPA records track 1 regulated facilities in Ashe County, North Carolina (Ashe County), including 0 High-Risk sites (0.0%) and 0 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Ashe County properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (0 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (MODERATE signal), 5 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).

Total EPA Sites

1

High-Risk (0.0% vs 1.7% State)

0

Active Violators (0.0%)

0

Drinking & Clean Water

0

Federal Penalties

$0

Ashe County, NC 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals

🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan

🌊 Flood Zone & FEMA Disaster History

Ashe County: 5 FEMA Declarations (4 Flood/Storm)

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🪨 USDA Soil, Foundation & Water Table

Shrink-Swell Risk Signal: MODERATE • Pipe Corrosion: Moderate

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🚰 Tap Water (SDWIS) & PFAS Check

0 SDWIS Systems • 0 NPDES Permits

🔒 0 Impaired Water (303d) & 0 Violation Dockets Locked

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☢️ EPA Radon & Karst Sinkhole

EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L)

Low / Non-Karst Bedrock & Alluvial Formation

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📊 Ashe County, NC Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry

SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 05, 2026)

1. Municipal Regulatory & Water Program Mix

RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators 0 (0.0%)

Clean Water (NPDES) & Drinking Water (SDWIS) 0 (0.0%)

Active EPA Non-Compliance Dockets 0 (0.0%)

High-Risk Enforcement Facilities 0 (0.0%)

2. FEMA NRI & USGS Hazard Index (1–10) Relatively Low (66.8/100)

🌊 Flood Exposure 5/10 • Moderate Hazard

🔥 Wildfire Hazard 1/10 • Very Low Hazard

☀️ Extreme Heat 1/10 • Very Low Hazard

🌪️ Severe Wind / Storm 5/10 • Moderate Hazard

🫨 USGS Earthquake 2/10 • Low Seismic Hazard

3. City vs. County & State Benchmark

Ashe County High-Risk Rate 0.0%

Ashe County Average 5.7%

North Carolina (NC) Statewide Avg 1.7%

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ZIP Codes in Ashe County, NC

ZIP 28640 (39 sites • 1 High Risk)

Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Ashe County, NC

100% of High-Risk & penalized facilities have facility names, street names, and dockets redacted (3 Low-Risk compliant records shown as Free Previews).

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Facility Name / Hazard Type	Sector Location (Street Redacted)	Risk Tier & Score	Compliance Status	Enforcement / Unlock
ORE KNOB MINE FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK)	ORE KNOB MINE RD&LTTL PK CRK RD,N NC H88, ASHE COUNTY, NC 28640	LOW (10/100)	No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC)	$0

Frequently Asked Questions — Ashe County, North Carolina Environmental Risk & Radon

How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Ashe County, NC?

U.S. EPA records track 1 regulated facilities in Ashe County, North Carolina, including 0 high-risk sites (0.0%), 0 active violators (0.0%), and 0 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (0.0%).

Which ZIP codes in Ashe County, NC have the most EPA-tracked sites?

Within Ashe County, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 28640 (39 sites).

How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Ashe County, NC?

Enter the exact street address in Ashe County into the FullPropertyReport radius scanner to screen all EPA ECHO, FRS, RCRA, TRI, USDA soil foundation shrink-swell, drinking water (SDWIS), FEMA flood zone, and county radon records within 0.5 to 3.0 miles.

Is tap water safe in Ashe County, NC and how many EPA water permits exist?

In Ashe County, NC, federal registries track 0 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 0 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 0 impaired water body dischargers.

What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Ashe County, NC?

USDA regional soil screening for Ashe County indicates a MODERATE shrink-swell foundation signal, and Ashe County has recorded 5 federal FEMA disaster declarations (4 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.