Natural Hazard Risks in Charlotte, NC
Population: 875K · North Carolina
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Charlotte faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from floods (score: 7/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Charlotte, NC.
Hazard Risk Overview
Flood Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Charlotte's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $256M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Tornado Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Charlotte's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $24M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Winter Storm Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Charlotte's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
- •9 events on record in proximity
High Wind Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Charlotte's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $3M from this hazard type
- •4 events on record in proximity
Earthquake Risk
High- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $11M from this hazard type
- •1 events on record in proximity
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How this data is built
Charlotte risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Charlotte, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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