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North Carolina has the fourth-highest projected annual loss from hurricanes in the U.S.

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published August 29, 2025 at 6:37 AM EDT

North Carolina has the fourth-highest projected annual loss from hurricanes in the U.S.

A study released this week by LendingTree found North Carolina’s expected annual loss from hurricanes is $1.76 billion.

Three states – Florida, Louisiana, and South Carolina -- have higher expected losses.

The study used data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Centers for Environmental Information to calculate the percentage of billion-dollar disaster costs and deaths from tropical cyclones, as well as inflation-adjusted costs.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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