Wake County and Raleigh face moderate disaster risk primarily from inland hurricane flooding. Floyd in 1999 caused catastrophic flooding across the county's river systems. The county's Triangle location means it receives degraded but still significant rainfall from Atlantic hurricanes tracking inland. Tornado activity during hurricane passage and spring severe weather season adds additional risk.
// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Tornado |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Moderate Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 32 |
| Last Major Event | Hurricane Floyd (1999) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 6–8 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (919) 856-6000 |
| Emergency Shelters | 38 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-40 East, I-40 West, I-440, US-1 South |
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
Based on Wake County NC's primary hazard profile (Hurricane / Flooding), the following gear is recommended for a Moderate risk area.
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// County Profile
| County | Wake County NC |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Population | 1129410 |
| Area | 857 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone X (Moderate Risk) |