Concord, NC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Concord is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Cabarrus County, NC. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, inland flooding, and tornado.
Storm events near Concord
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Concord's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Concord itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Cabarrus County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Concord along with the rest of the county, not a Concord-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 50.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 92.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 77.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 68.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 89.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 66.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 48.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 57 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 73.9 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 96.3 | Very High |
| Landslide | 52.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 82.8 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 74.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 72.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Cabarrus County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Concord, NC at risk of?
Concord is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Cabarrus County, where Concord is located, are ice storm, inland flooding, and tornado.
What is Concord's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Cabarrus County, where Concord is located, scoring 96.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Concord a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Concord carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Cabarrus County.
Has Concord had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 18 tornado, 88 hail, 88 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Concord since 2016.