7
Very High
Flood Risk in North Carolina
Overall State Risk Score: 7/10
North Carolina faces very high flood risk. Based on FEMA National Risk Index data for 2 major cities.
Seasonal pattern: March-September
Highest-Risk Cities in North Carolina
Notable Flood Events
Flood - Charlotte, NC--SC Region, United States
June 12, 2025 — WARNING
Charlotte, NC
762,000 people exposed; $122,015M capital exposed
Flood - Raleigh, NC Region, United States
March 15, 2025 — WARNING
Raleigh, NC
1,140,000 people exposed; $144,064M capital exposed
Flood - Raleigh, NC Region, United States
August 13, 2021 — WARNING
Raleigh, NC
Impact data not available
Flood - Charlotte, NC--SC Region, United States
July 19, 2019 — WARNING
Charlotte, NC
Impact data not available
Other Hazards in North Carolina
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