7
Very High
Flood Risk in Charlotte, NC
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Charlotte's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $256M from this hazard type
- 117 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 18 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Average annual frequency: 3.5 events per year
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Charlotte, NC--SC Region, United States (2025-06-13) — 762,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Charlotte is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Charlotte Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Charlotte
Flood - Charlotte, NC--SC Region, United States
June 12, 2025 — WARNING
762,000 people exposed; $122,015M capital exposed
Flood - Charlotte, NC--SC Region, United States
July 19, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Charlotte, NC--SC Region, United States
June 12, 2025 — WARNING
702,000 people exposed; $113,623M capital exposed
Flood - Charlotte, NC--SC Region, United States
June 12, 2025 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Charlotte, NC--SC Region, United States
June 12, 2025 — WARNING
508,000 people exposed; $86,687M capital exposed
Flood Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know if your property is in a flood zone — check FEMA maps
- 2.Consider flood insurance even if not in a high-risk zone
- 3.Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
- 4.Move valuables and important documents to upper floors
- 5.Install sump pumps and check valves in plumbing
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 7/10
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Score: 1/10
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