7
Very High
Tornado Risk in Charlotte, NC
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Charlotte's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $24M from this hazard type
- 131 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 6 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Occurs roughly 0.28 times per year on average
Peak season: April-June
Last significant event: Tornado - Greer, SC WFO Region, US (2025-03-05) — 2,220,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Tornados
Charlotte is not in the top 10 for tornado risk among tracked cities.
How Charlotte Compares
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Notable Tornado Events Near Charlotte
Tornado - Greer, SC WFO Region, US
March 4, 2025 — WATCH
2,220,000 people exposed; $277,673M capital exposed
Tornado - Greer, SC WFO Region, US
January 8, 2024 — WATCH
2,600,000 people exposed; $329,936M capital exposed
Tornado - Greer, SC WFO Region, US
May 5, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Greer, SC WFO Region, US
January 10, 2020 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Tornado - Greer, SC WFO Region, US
March 17, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado Preparedness Tips
- 1.Identify a safe room or storm shelter in your home or building
- 2.Practice tornado drills — get low, cover your head, stay away from windows
- 3.Have a NOAA Weather Radio for tornado watch and warning alerts
- 4.Secure outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds
- 5.Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning
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