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hurricane Hurricane Risk in North Carolina

Overall State Risk Score: 9/10

North Carolina faces extreme hurricane risk. 23 of 100 counties (23%) rated high or very high by FEMA National Risk Index.

Seasonal pattern: August-October

Highest-Risk Cities in North Carolina

1
Charlotte, NC
High · 3 historical events
FEMA: 5Historical: 3
2
Raleigh, NC
High · 2 historical events
FEMA: 5Historical: 2

Notable Hurricane Events

Potential Tropical Cyclone - Eight

September 14, 2024 — WARNING

Charlotte, NC

Impact data not available

Other Hazards in North Carolina

earthquake
Earthquake Risk
Score: 3/10
wildfire
Wildfire Risk
Score: 3/10
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
extreme-heat
Extreme Heat Risk
Score: 5/10
drought
Drought Risk
Score: 5/10
high-wind
High Wind Risk
Score: 7/10
tsunami
Tsunami Risk
Score: 0/10

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