FEMA rates relative winter weather risk for Guilford County as very high and reports FEMA annualized frequency of 2.105 per year for the area.
FEMA summary
FEMA's profile for Guilford County reports FEMA annualized frequency of 2.105 per year for winter weather. FEMA's relative risk rating for the area is very high; the annualized frequency is a separate measure.
Hazard metrics cover FEMA county-equivalent geographies rather than individual addresses or parcels. Use local or state hazard maps before making a property, insurance, retrofit, or evacuation decision.
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Winter Weather
FEMA combines its area-wide loss estimate and community data in this relative rating. Event frequency appears separately below.
Relative FEMA score
99.5/100
Occurrence thresholds vary by hazard. The FEMA methodology defines the value for each hazard.
The area loss estimate combines FEMA's modeled losses to buildings, population, and agriculture across Guilford County. It is not an estimate for a home or address.
City risk summary
For Greensboro, FEMA rates winter weather risk for Guilford County as very high, with a relative score of 99.5/100. The next highest relative scores are lightning at 97.9/100 and ice storm at 93.2/100.
Using FEMA data for Guilford County, Greensboro is tied #1 among 16 covered North Carolina entries for winter weather risk; 2 entries share that score. High Point is about 12 straight-line miles from the Greensboro map point and uses the same FEMA geography.
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The map shows Greensboro. All FEMA figures on this page cover Guilford County.
The FEMA figures cover Guilford County. Address-level conditions require local maps, building records, and property details.
FEMA rates relative winter weather risk for Guilford County as very high. Its FEMA annualized frequency is 2.105 per year. Damage at a specific address also depends on the building, soil, elevation, and exact hazard zone.
Among 16 North Carolina cities covered by this directory, Greensboro is Tied #1 for relative winter weather risk based on FEMA's score for Guilford County. 2 covered cities share this rank because they use the same FEMA geography. Homes within Greensboro can have different soil, elevation, construction, and hazard-zone conditions.
In FEMA's data for Guilford County, the highest relative ratings are Winter Weather (Very High), Lightning (Relatively High), and Ice Storm (Relatively High). FEMA uses estimated losses and community data along with event frequency when assigning these ratings.
The hazard numbers cover Guilford County. For an individual home, check local fault, flood, fire, evacuation, and building records for the exact address.
FEMA gives Guilford County an overall relative risk rating of relatively moderate. Conditions at a specific home depend on its hazard zones, building type, maintenance, insurance, and access to evacuation routes and emergency services.
Start with this step: Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions. Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions. Use Ready.gov Be Informed and local emergency guidance for a complete plan.
Distances are measured between city coordinates.
| City | Distance | Winter Weather rating | Relative score |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point, NC | 12 mi | Very High | 99.5 |
| Burlington, NC | 20 mi | Relatively High | 95.2 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 24 mi | Relatively Moderate | 81.2 |
| Durham, NC | 52 mi | Very High | 97.5 |
| Cary, NC | 60 mi | Relatively Moderate | 74.5 |
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Hazard metrics come from FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 (March 2023). City population and coordinates come from SimpleMaps US Cities Database. For current conditions, use official local maps, warnings, inspections, and professional advice.