7
Very High
High Wind Risk in Charlotte, NC
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 9
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Charlotte's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $3M from this hazard type
- 3 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 2.7 events per year
Last significant event: Wind - Central _ Southern Appalachians, United States (2026-01-11) — 2,180,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for High Winds
Charlotte is not in the top 10 for high wind risk among tracked cities.
How Charlotte Compares
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Notable High Wind Events Near Charlotte
High Winds - North Carolina/Virginia, United States
March 21, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Wind - Central _ Southern Appalachians, United States
January 10, 2026 — ADVISORY
2,180,000 people exposed; $326,106M capital exposed
High Wind - Mid-Atlantic, United States
April 14, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
High Wind Preparedness Tips
- 1.Secure loose outdoor items — patio furniture, trash cans, decorations
- 2.Trim trees and remove dead branches that could fall on structures
- 3.Reinforce garage doors and ensure roof shingles are properly fastened
- 4.Avoid driving high-profile vehicles during high wind warnings
- 5.Stay away from windows during severe wind events
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