7
Very High
Winter Storm Risk in North Carolina
Overall State Risk Score: 7/10
North Carolina faces very high winter-storm risk. Based on FEMA National Risk Index data for 2 major cities.
Seasonal pattern: December-March
Highest-Risk Cities in North Carolina
Notable Winter Storm Events
Winter Weather - Southeastern North Carolina, United States
January 24, 2026 — ADVISORY
Raleigh, NC
513,000 people exposed; $75,738M capital exposed
Ice Storm - Central South Carolina, United States
January 23, 2026 — WARNING
Charlotte, NC
289,000 people exposed; $29,412M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Southeastern, United States
February 18, 2025 — WARNING
Raleigh, NC
6,460,000 people exposed; $1,035,777M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Southeastern, United States
January 7, 2021 — WARNING
Charlotte, NC
Impact data not available
Other Hazards in North Carolina
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