Federal records document 95 natural disaster events in the Cherryville, NC area (ZIP 28021). These include 66 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.2M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cherryville is hailstorms, with 66 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.9M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
Cherryville has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $136K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 12, 2020.
Cherryville 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.
Cherryville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2023.
Cherryville 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 Cherryville was EF4 Tornado on May 5, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 4, 2002), causing $9M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28021 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cherryville, NC, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Cherryville (ZIP 28021) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $136K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 12, 2020.
Cherryville has 14 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 $28.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28021 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 $41.2M in property damage in the Cherryville, NC area (ZIP 28021). 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 →