North Carolina has 59 hurricane impacts on NOAA's 1851-2025 record, 7 of them major, and a car at Charlotte is driving in 6 of the 6 storm-season months by our rule. 100 classic & exotic car storage facilities are listed in North Carolina; 47 list enclosed indoor space.
| Month | Charlotte high / low | car | North Carolina hurricanes since 1851 | Wilmington high / low | car |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52° / 32° | dry-day drives | 0 | 57° / 36° | dry-day drives |
| Feb | 57° / 35° | dry-day drives | 0 | 60° / 38° | driving |
| Mar | 64° / 41° | driving | 0 | 67° / 44° | driving |
| Apr | 73° / 49° | driving | 0 | 75° / 53° | driving |
| May | 80° / 58° | driving | 0 | 81° / 61° | driving |
| Jun | 87° / 66° | driving | 0 | 87° / 69° | driving |
| Jul | 90° / 70° | driving | 4 | 90° / 73° | driving |
| Aug | 89° / 69° | driving | 20 | 88° / 72° | driving |
| Sep | 83° / 63° | driving | 27 | 84° / 67° | driving |
| Oct | 73° / 50° | driving | 7 | 76° / 56° | driving |
| Nov | 63° / 40° | driving | 1 | 67° / 45° | driving |
| Dec | 55° / 35° | dry-day drives | 0 | 60° / 39° | driving |
Car column rule: driving at a 36°F low and under 0.5 in of snow; dry-day drives from a 42°F high with under 3 in of snow; garaged otherwise.
By that rule a car at Charlotte has 9 months driving (March to November) and 3 of dry-day drives. 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 | car that month (Charlotte) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Isaias | 1 | driving |
| Sep 2019 | Dorian | 2 | driving |
| Sep 2018 | Florence | 1 | driving |
| Oct 2016 | Matthew | 1 | driving |
Wilmington averages 60.2 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in September (8.7 in), before any storm is added.
100 live listings in 13 cities; by listed type: 47 indoor, 2 climate-controlled, 23 covered and 58 outdoor (types overlap). No North Carolina classic & exotic car storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Self Storage Center | Greensboro | indoor, outdoor | Motorcycle, RV | |
| American Flag Self Storage | Greensboro | indoor, outdoor | Motorcycle, RV | |
| Unknown Charlotte | Charlotte | indoor, climate-controlled | ||
| CubeSmart - Market St | Wilmington | indoor, outdoor, covered | Motorcycle | |
| Carolina Exotic Cars | Raleigh | indoor, outdoor, covered | Motorcycle | |
| Monte Carlo Garage Suites | Charlotte | indoor, outdoor, covered | Motorcycle | |
| Precision Outdoor Storage | Mooresville | indoor, outdoor, covered | Motorcycle | |
| Ample Storage Center | Raleigh | indoor, outdoor | Motorcycle, RV | |
| AAA Ministorage Durham | Durham | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Motorcycle |
| Mint Hill Self Storage | Mint Hill | indoor, outdoor, covered | Motorcycle | |
| Semper-Fi Vehicle & Self Storage Inc.® | Midway Park | outdoor | ||
| Go Store It - Leland | Leland | indoor, outdoor, covered | Motorcycle | |
| Go Store It - Porters Neck | Wilmington | indoor, outdoor, covered | Motorcycle | |
| Storage 24 - Brunswick County | Leland | indoor, outdoor, covered | Motorcycle | |
| ClearHome Storage - Durham | Durham | indoor, outdoor, covered | Motorcycle | |
| Ocean Ridge Storage Solutions | Ocean Isle Beach | indoor, outdoor, covered | Motorcycle | |
| StorageCentral Huntersville | Huntersville | indoor, outdoor, covered | Motorcycle |
| City | Classic & Exotic Car Storage listings | Enclosed | Covered | Open lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | 38 | 11 | 3 | 10 |
| Charlotte | 28 | 8 | 7 | 14 |
| Greensboro | 19 | 15 | 0 | 19 |
| Wilmington | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Durham | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Leland | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Apex | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Huntersville | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Midway Park | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mint Hill | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Of the 59 hurricanes NOAA records in North Carolina since 1851, 59 arrived in months our season rule marks as driving at Charlotte (Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct and Nov). At Wilmington the count is 59 in months driving. 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 car at Charlotte is driving in all three by our season rule, and driving in 6 of the 6 season months overall, so settle storage before June 1.
47 of 100 live North Carolina listings list enclosed indoor space; 23 list covered and 58 outdoor spaces. By city: Raleigh (38; 11 enclosed), Charlotte (28; 8 enclosed), Greensboro (19; 15 enclosed) and Wilmington (4; 4 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Greensboro (15) and Raleigh (11). 2 list climate-controlled units. Listings span 13 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.
Move it at once. 47 North Carolina listings list enclosed space; book one before June. All of the 59 North Carolina hurricanes on record came in months a car at Charlotte is driving 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 13 North Carolina cities. The largest groups are Raleigh (38 listed), Charlotte (28 listed), Greensboro (19 listed), Wilmington (4 listed) and Durham (2 listed). For covered spaces, Charlotte (7) and Wilmington (4) lead. Statewide, 58 list open lots, 23 covered parking and 47 enclosed space, so a car 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).