Natural Hazard Risks in Raleigh, NC
Population: 468K · North Carolina
Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC.
Hazard Risk Overview
Flood Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Raleigh's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $222M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Tornado Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Raleigh's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $20M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Winter Storm Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Raleigh's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
- •11 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Extreme Heat Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Raleigh's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $15M from this hazard type
- •19 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Hurricane Risk
High- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $12M from this hazard type
- •2 events on record in proximity
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How this data is built
Raleigh risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Raleigh, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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