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extreme-heat Extreme Heat Risk in North Carolina

Overall State Risk Score: 5/10

North Carolina faces high extreme-heat risk. 1 of 89 counties (1%) rated high or very high by FEMA National Risk Index.

Seasonal pattern: June-September

Highest-Risk Cities in North Carolina

1
Raleigh, NC
Very High · 12 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 10

Notable Extreme Heat Events

Extreme Heat - North Carolina and South Carolina, United States

July 6, 2022 — WARNING

Charlotte, NC

Impact data not available

Other Hazards in North Carolina

earthquake
Earthquake Risk
Score: 3/10
wildfire
Wildfire Risk
Score: 3/10
hurricane
Hurricane Risk
Score: 9/10
flood
Flood Risk
Score: 7/10
tornado
Tornado Risk
Score: 7/10
winter-storm
Winter Storm Risk
Score: 9/10
landslide
Landslide Risk
Score: 7/10
drought
Drought Risk
Score: 5/10
high-wind
High Wind Risk
Score: 7/10
tsunami
Tsunami Risk
Score: 0/10

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