Low Risk North Carolina  ·  Tornado / Flash Flooding

High Point NC

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  NORTH CAROLINA

5 / 10
Threat Score
Population
112,000
Elevation
940
feet above sea level
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Flash Flooding
County FEMA Disasters
5
federally declared

High Point the Furniture Capital of the World sits in the Piedmont Triad tornado corridor. The High Point Lake system creates localized flooding risk during severe storms.

// Preparedness Recommendations

  • Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
  • Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
  • Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
  • Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score5 / 10   Low
Primary HazardTornado / Flash Flooding
FEMA Flood ZoneModerate
County FEMA Declarations5
Last Major Event2018 Tornado

// Emergency Information

Emergency Phone (336) 883-3111
Evacuation RoutesI-85 I-40 US-29 US-70
Elevation940 ft above sea level

// County Risk Profile

Guilford County NC
North Carolina · Tornado / Flash Flooding
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5/10
Moderate Risk

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