3
Moderate
Drought Risk in Raleigh, NC
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
FEMA: 3Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Estimated annual loss of $248K from this hazard type
- 4 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 13.5 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Drought - Mississippi Valley/Southern United States (2025-09-18) — 72,100,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Droughts
Raleigh is not in the top 10 for drought risk among tracked cities.
How Raleigh Compares
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Notable Drought Events Near Raleigh
Drought - North Carolina, United States
April 6, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Drought - Mississippi Valley/Southern United States
September 17, 2025 — WARNING
72,100,000 people exposed; $8,950,064M capital exposed
Drought - Southeast United States
May 18, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Drought - Southeastern United States
December 2, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Drought Preparedness Tips
- 1.Reduce water usage — fix leaks, use water-efficient appliances
- 2.Use drought-resistant landscaping and native plants
- 3.Follow local water use restrictions and conservation guidelines
- 4.Store emergency water supplies for drinking and sanitation
- 5.Be aware of increased wildfire risk during drought conditions
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Score: 3/10
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 5/10
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Score: 7/10
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Score: 7/10
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Score: 7/10
High Wind Risk in Raleigh
Score: 3/10
Tsunami Risk in Raleigh
Score: 0/10
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Score: 1/10
Drought Risk in Virginia Beach, VA
Score: 1/10
Drought Risk in Washington, DC
Score: 0/10
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