7
Very High
Landslide Risk in North Carolina
Overall State Risk Score: 7/10
North Carolina faces very high landslide risk. 5 of 100 counties (5%) rated high or very high by FEMA National Risk Index.
Seasonal pattern: Year-round
Highest-Risk Cities in North Carolina
Notable Landslide Events
Landslide - Appalachian Mountains, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
February 17, 2025 — WARNING
Charlotte, NC
1,080,000 people exposed; $125,131M capital exposed
Landslide - Appalachian Mountains, NE of Asheville, United States
December 12, 2024 — WARNING
Charlotte, NC
48,600 people exposed; $5,600M capital exposed
Landslide - Appalachian Mountains, NW of Asheville, United States
December 11, 2024 — WARNING
Charlotte, NC
112,000 people exposed; $11,413M capital exposed
Other Hazards in North Carolina
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