// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 5 / 10 Moderate |
| Facility Type | 🏟 Stadium / Mass Gathering Venue |
| Operator / Branch | Charlotte Hornets / NBA |
| Host County | Mecklenburg County NC |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 2 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Spectrum Center is a 19,077-capacity indoor arena home to the Charlotte Hornets in uptown Charlotte. The arena sits in the Charlotte financial district adjacent to major banking headquarters. Tornado risk in the Carolina Piedmont creates mass gathering emergency considerations.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Charlotte metro with 2.5 million residents. The uptown Charlotte location adjacent to Bank of America and Wells Fargo headquarters creates compound emergency scenarios. Tornado risk in Mecklenburg County is real.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-277, US-74, East Trade Street. Mecklenburg County Emergency Management coordinates tornado and mass gathering protocols.