Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Very Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

5

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

2

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

Hazard Shelters

2

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Cherokee, North Carolina has a very low overall natural disaster risk rating, with specific risks such as flooding, lightning, and winter storms being relatively low. The region experiences moderate to low frequency of events such as hurricanes and tornadoes, contributing to the overall lower risk score. The area has a relatively low risk of wildfires and hailstorms as well, further contributing to the very low risk rating.

Climate factors in Cherokee include a moderate risk of winter storms and a relatively low risk of extreme wind events. The region's proximity to the Appalachian Mountains provides some protection from severe weather, but also increases the risk of landslides and flash flooding. The area's location inland reduces the risk of tsunamis and hurricanes, but the presence of water bodies like rivers and lakes can lead to localized flooding during heavy rain events.

Cherokee's geological features, including fault lines and mountain ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
14 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1537 mm Very High

Average Humidity
82% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
7/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hurricane Fred

2021-08-20

Flooding

Tropical Storm Claudette

2021-06-19

Hurricane Zeta

2020-10-30

Flooding

Tropical Storm Michael

2018-10-10

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2018-09-26

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2017-04-26

Hailstorm

2011-05-26

Flooding

Heavy Rain And Snow

2011-03-07

Flooding

Tropical Storm Ida

2009-11-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2009-09-21

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-05-06

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1995-10-04

Tornado

1974-04-03