Kings Mountain, NC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Kings Mountain is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Cleveland County, NC. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, lightning, and earthquake.
Storm events near Kings Mountain
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Kings Mountain's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Kings Mountain 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 Cleveland County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Kings Mountain along with the rest of the county, not a Kings Mountain-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 40.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 75.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 81.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 54.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 79.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 51 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 59.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 68.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 73.7 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 93.6 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 53.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 82 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 78.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 38.6 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Cleveland County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Kings Mountain, NC at risk of?
Kings Mountain is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Cleveland County, where Kings Mountain is located, are ice storm, lightning, and earthquake.
What is Kings Mountain's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Cleveland County, where Kings Mountain is located, scoring 93.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Kings Mountain a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Kings Mountain carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Cleveland County.
Has Kings Mountain had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 30 tornado, 97 hail, 43 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Kings Mountain since 2016.