7
Very High
Tornado Risk in North Carolina
Overall State Risk Score: 7/10
North Carolina faces very high tornado risk. Based on FEMA National Risk Index data for 2 major cities.
Seasonal pattern: April-June
Highest-Risk Cities in North Carolina
Notable Tornado Events
Tornado - Greer, SC WFO Region, US
March 4, 2025 — WATCH
Charlotte, NC
2,220,000 people exposed; $277,673M capital exposed
Tornado - Raleigh, NC WFO Region, US
March 4, 2025 — WATCH
Raleigh, NC
5,030,000 people exposed; $673,878M capital exposed
Tornado - Greer, SC WFO Region, US
January 8, 2024 — WATCH
Charlotte, NC
2,600,000 people exposed; $329,936M capital exposed
Tornado - Raleigh, NC WFO Region, US
May 26, 2022 — WARNING
Raleigh, NC
Impact data not available
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