HAZARDS

2

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

7

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Charlotte, Florida faces relatively high natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk rating of 96.59. The county is particularly vulnerable to hurricanes, with a relatively high hurricane risk rating of 98.12. Charlotte has experienced 44 hurricanes historically and has a hurricane frequency of 0.26, indicating a significant threat. The county's coastline is prone to storm surges and flooding, further increasing the risk of damage from hurricanes.

In addition to hurricanes, Charlotte also faces risks from lightning strikes, with a relatively high risk rating of 98.78. The county has experienced 2971 lightning events, highlighting the potential for property damage and wildfires as a result. The presence of fault lines and relatively moderate risk rating for landslides also contribute to the overall hazard risk in the area. These geological features, combined with the county's population density and building value, make Charlotte susceptible to a range of natural disasters.

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CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
23 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1330 mm Very High

Average Humidity
82% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
10/10 Very High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

York Ave (08)

2019-09-09

Tornado

2018-12-20

Flooding

Tropical Storm Hermine

2016-09-02

Tornado

2016-02-24

Flooding

Tropical Storm Debby

2012-06-22

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-06-22

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1995-10-04

Tornado

1968-07-30

Hurricane Abby

1968-06-13