Federal records document 61 natural disaster events in the Belmont, NC area (ZIP 28012). These include 37 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.3M. A total of 19 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Belmont is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2020.
Belmont has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 30, 2016.
Belmont has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $28.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Belmont has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $18.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Belmont has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
Belmont has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 28, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belmont was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 4, 2002), causing $18M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 10, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28012 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belmont, NC, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300K in property damage.
Yes, Belmont (ZIP 28012) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Belmont has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 30, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28012 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $52.3M in property damage in the Belmont, NC area (ZIP 28012). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →