North Carolina has 59 hurricane impacts on NOAA's 1851-2025 record, 7 of them major, and a boat at Charlotte is in the water in 5 of the 6 storm-season months by our rule. 173 boat storage facilities are listed in North Carolina; 129 list enclosed indoor space.
| Month | Charlotte high / low | boat | North Carolina hurricanes since 1851 | Wilmington high / low | boat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52° / 32° | launch or haul-out | 0 | 57° / 36° | launch or haul-out |
| Feb | 57° / 35° | launch or haul-out | 0 | 60° / 38° | launch or haul-out |
| Mar | 64° / 41° | launch or haul-out | 0 | 67° / 44° | launch or haul-out |
| Apr | 73° / 49° | in the water | 0 | 75° / 53° | in the water |
| May | 80° / 58° | in the water | 0 | 81° / 61° | in the water |
| Jun | 87° / 66° | in the water | 0 | 87° / 69° | in the water |
| Jul | 90° / 70° | in the water | 4 | 90° / 73° | in the water |
| Aug | 89° / 69° | in the water | 20 | 88° / 72° | in the water |
| Sep | 83° / 63° | in the water | 27 | 84° / 67° | in the water |
| Oct | 73° / 50° | in the water | 7 | 76° / 56° | in the water |
| Nov | 63° / 40° | launch or haul-out | 1 | 67° / 45° | launch or haul-out |
| Dec | 55° / 35° | launch or haul-out | 0 | 60° / 39° | launch or haul-out |
Boat column rule: in the water at a 65°F high and 45°F low or warmer; launch or haul-out from a 52°F high; laid up below.
By that rule a boat at Charlotte has 7 months in the water (April to October) and 5 of launch or haul-out. The Atlantic season runs June 1 to November 30.
19 of the 59 came after 1975; the strongest reached Category 4. Most fell in September (27), August (20) and October (7).
| Month | Storm | Category in North Carolina | boat that month (Charlotte) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Isaias | 1 | in the water |
| Sep 2019 | Dorian | 2 | in the water |
| Sep 2018 | Florence | 1 | in the water |
| Oct 2016 | Matthew | 1 | in the water |
Wilmington averages 60.2 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in September (8.7 in), before any storm is added.
173 live listings in 56 cities; by listed type: 129 indoor, 1 climate-controlled, 46 covered and 162 outdoor (types overlap). 2 publish a monthly rate on StowHelp, from $70 to $150 (median $150).
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Marine | Wrightsville Beach | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Jet Ski |
| Save Green Self Storage | High Point | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Lewis Storage Center | Gastonia | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| AAA OutBoard And Marine | Winston-Salem | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Dutchman Creek Self-Storage | Apex | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| River City Marina | Mooresville | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Martin Self Storage - Leland | Leland | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Ray Harris Towing/Hauling | Greensboro | indoor, outdoor | ||
| All American Self Storage | High Point | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Pinnacle Storage - Wilmington | Wilmington | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Store My Boat LKN | Denver | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Cardinal State Storage | Greensboro | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Lake Norman Marina | Sherrills Ford | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Storage Opp | Raleigh | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Scott's Self Storage | Winston-Salem | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Harris Lake Boat Storage | Raleigh | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| 12th Street Boat, Trailer & RV Storage | Southport | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Jet Ski |
| AA Self Storage - Wilmington | Wilmington | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Jet Ski |
| Sea Gate Boating | Wrightsville Beach | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Race City Marine Boat & RV Lockers | Mooresville | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski |
| City | Boat Storage listings | Enclosed | Covered | Open lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 35 | 18 | 3 | 27 |
| Raleigh | 15 | 12 | 4 | 12 |
| Greensboro | 11 | 6 | 0 | 11 |
| Winston Salem | 8 | 7 | 0 | 8 |
| High Point | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Wilmington | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Durham | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| Garner | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Apex | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Huntersville | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Of the 59 hurricanes NOAA records in North Carolina since 1851, 58 arrived in months our season rule marks as in the water at Charlotte (Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct) and 1 in the other months; 1 fell in months marked launch or haul-out. At Wilmington the count is 58 in months in the water. 10 have come since 2000 and 7 were Category 3 or stronger.
In NOAA's record, North Carolina impacts fall most often in September (27), August (20) and October (7). A boat at Charlotte is in the water in all three by our season rule, and in the water in 5 of the 6 season months overall, so settle storage before June 1.
129 of 173 live North Carolina listings list enclosed indoor space; 46 list covered and 162 outdoor spaces. By city: Charlotte (35; 18 enclosed), Raleigh (15; 12 enclosed), Greensboro (11; 6 enclosed) and Winston Salem (8; 7 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Charlotte (18) and Raleigh (12). 1 list climate-controlled units. Listings span 56 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.
Move it at once. 129 North Carolina listings list enclosed space; book one before June. All but 1 of the 59 North Carolina hurricanes on record came in months a boat at Charlotte is in the water by our rule, so expect to move it from use, not from storage. Wilmington averages 8.7 inches in September, so check the site drains.
Listings span 56 North Carolina cities. The largest groups are Charlotte (35 listed), Raleigh (15 listed), Greensboro (11 listed), Winston Salem (8 listed) and High Point (7 listed). For covered spaces, Wilmington (7) and Raleigh (4) lead. Statewide, 162 list open lots, 46 covered parking and 129 enclosed space, so a boat owner can usually choose between shelter levels in the same city.
NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00013881, USW00013748); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).