// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Facility Type | 🏟 Stadium / Mass Gathering Venue |
| Operator / Branch | Carolina Hurricanes NC State / NHL NCAA |
| Host County | Wake County NC |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 2 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
// Strategic Significance
PNC Arena is a 18,680-capacity indoor arena home to the Carolina Hurricanes and NC State Wolfpack in Raleigh. The Research Triangle region has grown dramatically and the arena serves the most educated metropolitan area in the Southeast. Tornado risk in the Carolina Piedmont creates mass gathering emergency scenarios.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Raleigh metro with 1.5 million residents. PNC Arena serves the rapidly growing Research Triangle. Tornado risk in Wake County is significant. The dual NHL and NCAA tenant creates compound mass gathering scenarios during their respective seasons.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-40, US-1, Trinity Road. Wake County Emergency Management coordinates tornado and mass gathering protocols.