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hurricane Hurricane Risk in Raleigh, NC

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

FEMA: 5Historical: 7

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Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
  • Estimated annual loss of $12M from this hazard type
  • 32 tropical cyclones on record near Raleigh since 1998, each storm counted once (track within 250 km at tropical-storm strength or stronger)
  • Occurs roughly 0.18 times per year on average

Peak season: August-October

Last significant event: Hurricane Elsa (2021-06-30)

Highest Risk Cities for Hurricanes

1
Houston, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
2
Miami, FL
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
3
Tampa, FL
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
4
New Orleans, LA
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
5
Manila, Philippines
Risk: 9Historical: 10
6
Mexico City, Mexico
Risk: 9Historical: 6
7
Mumbai, India
Risk: 9Historical: 3
8
Shanghai, China
Risk: 9Historical: 10
9
Bangkok, Thailand
Risk: 9Historical: 0
10
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Risk: 9Historical: 8
Raleigh is not in the top 10 for hurricane risk among tracked cities.

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Notable Hurricane Events Near Raleigh

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable hurricane events near Raleigh, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Hurricane Elsa (June 2021).

Hurricane Elsa

June 30, 2021 — WARNING

Centre passed 2 km from Raleigh at 45 kt (83 km/h); storm peak Category 1 · 139 km/h

Hurricane Isaias

July 28, 2020 — WARNING

Centre passed 76 km from Raleigh at 60 kt (111 km/h); storm peak Category 1 · 148 km/h

Hurricane Isabel

September 6, 2003 — WARNING

Centre passed 126 km from Raleigh at 69 kt (128 km/h); storm peak Category 5 · 269 km/h

Hurricane Michael

October 6, 2018 — INFORMATION

Centre passed 42 km from Raleigh at 48 kt (89 km/h); storm peak Category 5 · 259 km/h

Hurricane Hanna

September 7, 2008 — INFORMATION

Centre passed 49 km from Raleigh at 45 kt (83 km/h); storm peak Category 1 · 139 km/h

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

Raleigh, 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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