7
Very High
Winter Storm Risk in Raleigh, NC
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Raleigh's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
- 4 events on record in proximity
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 1.6 events per year
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Winter Weather - Southeastern North Carolina, United States (2026-01-25) — 513,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms
Raleigh is not in the top 10 for winter storm risk among tracked cities.
How Raleigh Compares
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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Raleigh
Winter Weather - Southeastern North Carolina, United States
January 24, 2026 — ADVISORY
513,000 people exposed; $75,738M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Southern/Eastern United States
March 2, 2015 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Southeastern, United States
February 18, 2025 — WARNING
6,460,000 people exposed; $1,035,777M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Eastern United States
December 7, 2017 — 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
Related Pages
Earthquake Risk in Raleigh
Score: 3/10
Wildfire Risk in Raleigh
Score: 1/10
Hurricane Risk in Raleigh
Score: 5/10
Flood Risk in Raleigh
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Raleigh
Score: 7/10
Landslide Risk in Raleigh
Score: 3/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Raleigh
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in Raleigh
Score: 3/10
High Wind Risk in Raleigh
Score: 3/10
Tsunami Risk in Raleigh
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Charlotte, NC
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Virginia Beach, VA
Score: 3/10
Winter Storm Risk in Washington, DC
Score: 9/10
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