ZIP code 28031, covering Cornelius, NC, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.9M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (44 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Cornelius has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Cornelius has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 13, 2010.
Cornelius 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 $42.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Cornelius has experienced 3 extreme cold events 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 20, 2008.
Cornelius has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cornelius was Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Feb 26, 2004), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Mar 20, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28031 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cornelius, NC, with 44 events documented.
Yes, Cornelius (ZIP 28031) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Cornelius has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $775K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 13, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28031 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 4, 2002. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46.9M in property damage in the Cornelius, NC area (ZIP 28031). 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 →