High Point, NC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
High Point 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 Guilford County, NC. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, inland flooding, and winter weather.
Storm events near High Point
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of High Point's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to High Point 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 Guilford County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering High Point along with the rest of the county, not a High Point-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 43.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 96.6 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 87.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 87 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 88.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 88.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 67.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 92.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 90.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 96.7 | Very High |
| Landslide | 62.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 94.2 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 69 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 96 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Guilford County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is High Point, NC at risk of?
High Point 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 Guilford County, where High Point is located, are ice storm, inland flooding, and winter weather.
What is High Point's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Guilford County, where High Point is located, scoring 96.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is High Point a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — High Point 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 Guilford County.
Has High Point had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 5 tornado, 97 hail, 135 inland flooding events within 25 miles of High Point since 2016.