North Carolina has 59 hurricane impacts on NOAA's 1851-2025 record, 7 of them major, and an RV at Charlotte is camping in 5 of the 6 storm-season months by our rule. 135 RV & motorhome storage facilities are listed in North Carolina; 79 list enclosed indoor space.
| Month | Charlotte high / low | RV | North Carolina hurricanes since 1851 | Wilmington high / low | RV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52° / 32° | shoulder trips | 0 | 57° / 36° | shoulder trips |
| Feb | 57° / 35° | shoulder trips | 0 | 60° / 38° | shoulder trips |
| Mar | 64° / 41° | camping | 0 | 67° / 44° | camping |
| Apr | 73° / 49° | camping | 0 | 75° / 53° | camping |
| May | 80° / 58° | camping | 0 | 81° / 61° | camping |
| Jun | 87° / 66° | camping | 0 | 87° / 69° | camping |
| Jul | 90° / 70° | camping | 4 | 90° / 73° | camping |
| Aug | 89° / 69° | camping | 20 | 88° / 72° | camping |
| Sep | 83° / 63° | camping | 27 | 84° / 67° | camping |
| Oct | 73° / 50° | camping | 7 | 76° / 56° | camping |
| Nov | 63° / 40° | shoulder trips | 1 | 67° / 45° | camping |
| Dec | 55° / 35° | shoulder trips | 0 | 60° / 39° | shoulder trips |
RV column rule: camping at a 40°F low or warmer with highs under 95°F; shoulder trips above a 28°F low; winterized below.
By that rule an RV at Charlotte has 8 months camping (March to October) and 4 of shoulder trips. 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 | RV that month (Charlotte) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Isaias | 1 | camping |
| Sep 2019 | Dorian | 2 | camping |
| Sep 2018 | Florence | 1 | camping |
| Oct 2016 | Matthew | 1 | camping |
Wilmington averages 60.2 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in September (8.7 in), before any storm is added.
135 live listings in 54 cities; by listed type: 79 indoor, 1 climate-controlled, 4 covered and 126 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Attic Self Storage | Apex | indoor, outdoor | ||
| CP Storage | Youngsville | indoor, outdoor | ||
| 4D Self Storage | Huntersville | indoor, outdoor | ||
| AAA Self Storage | Greensboro | indoor, outdoor | Car, Motorcycle | |
| Atlantic Self Storage | Charlotte | indoor, outdoor, climate-controlled | 24-hour access, security cameras, gated entry, on-site manager | Boat |
| Raleigh Oaks RV Resort & Cottages | Four Oaks | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Advance RV Storage | Advance | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Storage Sense - Burlington - Mebane | Burlington | indoor, outdoor | ||
| ModBox Storage - Gastonia | Gastonia | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Mini Storage Depot | Concord | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Spotlight Enterprises Inc | Winston-Salem | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Powered Storage - Leland | Leland | indoor, outdoor, covered | Trailer | |
| Doc's Towing Recovery & Storage Inc | Winston-Salem | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Economy Storage | Youngsville | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Budget Moving and Storage | Kernersville | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Out Of Doors Mart | Colfax | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Cardinal Self Storage | Graham | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Storage Wise of Willow Springs | Willow Spring | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Storage King USA | Apex | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Cardinal Self Storage - East Raleigh | Raleigh | indoor, outdoor |
| City | RV & Motorhome Storage listings | Enclosed | Covered | Open lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 22 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| Greensboro | 22 | 17 | 0 | 22 |
| Raleigh | 14 | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Winston-Salem | 6 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| Concord | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Apex | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Cherokee | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Durham | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Sneads Ferry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Youngsville | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Of the 59 hurricanes NOAA records in North Carolina since 1851, 58 arrived in months our season rule marks as camping at Charlotte (Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct) and 1 in the other months; 1 fell in months marked shoulder trips. At Wilmington the count is 59 in months camping. 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). An RV at Charlotte is camping in all three by our season rule, and camping in 5 of the 6 season months overall, so settle storage before June 1.
79 of 135 live North Carolina listings list enclosed indoor space; 4 list covered and 126 outdoor spaces. By city: Charlotte (22; 3 enclosed), Greensboro (22; 17 enclosed), Raleigh (14; 14 enclosed) and Winston-Salem (6; 4 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Greensboro (17) and Raleigh (14). 1 list climate-controlled units. Listings span 54 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.
Move it at once. 79 North Carolina listings list enclosed space; book one before June. All but 1 of the 59 North Carolina hurricanes on record came in months an RV at Charlotte is camping 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 54 North Carolina cities. The largest groups are Charlotte (22 listed), Greensboro (22 listed), Raleigh (14 listed), Winston-Salem (6 listed) and Concord (5 listed). For covered spaces, Charlotte (1) and Raleigh (1) lead. Statewide, 126 list open lots, 4 covered parking and 79 enclosed space, so an RV 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).