3
Moderate
Landslide Risk in Raleigh, NC
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
FEMA: 3Historical: 3
Key Risk Factors
- 1 events on record in proximity
- Occurs roughly 0.44 times per year on average
Last significant event: Landslide - Appalachian Mountains, NE of Asheville, United States (2024-12-13) — 48,600 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Landslides
Raleigh is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.
How Raleigh Compares
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Notable Landslide Events Near Raleigh
Landslide - Appalachian Mountains, NE of Asheville, United States
December 12, 2024 — WARNING
48,600 people exposed; $5,600M capital exposed
Landslide Preparedness Tips
- 1.Learn the signs of an impending landslide — new cracks, tilting trees, unusual water flow
- 2.Avoid building near steep slopes, drainage channels, or past slide areas
- 3.Plant ground cover on slopes to stabilize soil and reduce erosion
- 4.Create proper drainage around your property to direct water away from slopes
- 5.Have an evacuation plan ready if you live in a landslide-prone area
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