Federal records document 86 natural disaster events in the Cornelius, NC area (ZIP 28036). These include 59 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Cornelius is hailstorms, with 59 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (53%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Cornelius has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Cornelius has experienced 3 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.
Cornelius has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $12.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 26, 2004.
Cornelius 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cornelius was Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 27, 2008), causing $1M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28036 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cornelius, NC, with 59 events documented.
Yes, Cornelius (ZIP 28036) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Cornelius has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28036 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 4, 2002. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.6M in property damage in the Cornelius, NC area (ZIP 28036). 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 →