Forsyth County anchored by Winston-Salem in the Piedmont Triad faces moderate tornado risk and flooding from the Yadkin River tributaries. Winston-Salem is a major medical and financial services hub home to Wake Forest University and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center — a Level 1 trauma center. The county faces moderate severe weather risk in the Carolina Piedmont tornado corridor and has experienced tornado events during active severe weather seasons.
// 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.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Severe Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (336) 703-2020 |
| Emergency Shelters | 14 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-40 US-421 US-311 NC-8 |
// County Profile
| County | Forsyth County NC |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Population | 385 |
| Area | 410 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
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// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.