Mount Holly, NC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Mount Holly 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 Gaston County, NC. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, strong wind, and tornado.
Storm events near Mount Holly
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Mount Holly's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Mount Holly 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 Gaston County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Mount Holly along with the rest of the county, not a Mount Holly-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 48.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 88.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 85.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 68.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 91.1 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 60.7 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 38.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 68.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 70.2 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 97.6 | Very High |
| Landslide | 57.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 90.8 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 95.2 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 58.5 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Gaston County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Mount Holly, NC at risk of?
Mount Holly 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 Gaston County, where Mount Holly is located, are ice storm, strong wind, and tornado.
What is Mount Holly's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Gaston County, where Mount Holly is located, scoring 97.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Mount Holly a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Mount Holly 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 Gaston County.
Has Mount Holly had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 24 tornado, 122 hail, 88 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Mount Holly since 2016.