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hurricane Hurricane Risk in Charlotte, NC

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

FEMA: 5Historical: 3

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Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
  • Estimated annual loss of $4M from this hazard type
  • 3 events on record in proximity

Peak season: August-October

Last significant event: Potential Tropical Cyclone - Eight (2024-09-15)

Highest Risk Cities for Hurricanes

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FEMA: 9Historical: 3
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FEMA: 9Historical: 0
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FEMA: 9Historical: 2
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FEMA: 9Historical: 1
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Risk: 9Historical: 2
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Risk: 9Historical: 2
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Risk: 9Historical: 2
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 1
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Risk: 9Historical: 6
Charlotte is not in the top 10 for hurricane risk among tracked cities.

How Charlotte Compares

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Notable Hurricane Events Near Charlotte

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 3 notable hurricane events near Charlotte, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Potential Tropical Cyclone - Eight (September 2024).

Potential Tropical Cyclone - Eight

September 14, 2024 WARNING

Impact data not available

Hurricane - Beryl (Response Support)

June 27, 2024 WARNING

Impact data not available

Tropical Cyclone - Nestor

October 16, 2019 WARNING

Impact data not available

Hurricane Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Know your evacuation zone and plan routes in advance
  • 2.Install storm shutters or have plywood pre-cut for windows
  • 3.Stock at least 3 days of water, food, and medications
  • 4.Secure outdoor furniture and trim trees near structures
  • 5.Review your insurance coverage for wind and flood damage

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How this data is built

Charlotte, NC hurricane risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live hurricane monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.

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