Casar, NC (ZIP 28020) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 25 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $63.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 60 injuries.
With 25 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Casar has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $51.6M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
Casar has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Casar has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 7, 2021.
Casar 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Casar was EF4 Tornado on May 5, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 5, 1989), causing $25M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002 also caused significant damage ($9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28020 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Casar, NC, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Casar (ZIP 28020) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 7, 2021.
Casar has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $51.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28020 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 5, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $63.9M in property damage in the Casar, NC area (ZIP 28020). 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 →