7
Very High
Winter Storm Risk in Charlotte, NC
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 7
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Charlotte's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
- 3 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 2.1 events per year
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Ice Storm - Central South Carolina, United States (2026-01-24) — 289,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms
Charlotte is not in the top 10 for winter storm risk among tracked cities.
How Charlotte Compares
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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Charlotte
Winter Storm - Southeastern , United States
December 8, 2018 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Ice Storm - Central South Carolina, United States
January 23, 2026 — WARNING
289,000 people exposed; $29,412M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Southeastern, United States
January 7, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stock emergency supplies including extra blankets, food, water, and medications
- 2.Insulate pipes and know how to shut off water in case of pipe bursts
- 3.Keep your vehicle's gas tank at least half full during winter months
- 4.Have alternative heating sources and carbon monoxide detectors
- 5.Stay off roads during ice storms and heavy snow events
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Earthquake Risk in Charlotte
Score: 5/10
Wildfire Risk in Charlotte
Score: 1/10
Hurricane Risk in Charlotte
Score: 5/10
Flood Risk in Charlotte
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Charlotte
Score: 7/10
Landslide Risk in Charlotte
Score: 3/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Charlotte
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Charlotte
Score: 1/10
High Wind Risk in Charlotte
Score: 7/10
Tsunami Risk in Charlotte
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Raleigh, NC
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Atlanta, GA
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Virginia Beach, VA
Score: 3/10
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