9
Extreme
Winter Storm Risk in North Carolina
Overall State Risk Score: 9/10
North Carolina faces extreme winter-storm risk. 28 of 100 counties (28%) rated high or very high by FEMA National Risk Index.
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
December 8, 2018 — WARNING
Charlotte, NC
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Southern/Eastern United States
March 2, 2015 — WARNING
Raleigh, NC
Impact data not available
Other Hazards in North Carolina
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