ZIP code 28040, covering Ellenboro, NC, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (40 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Ellenboro has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Ellenboro has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $37.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
Ellenboro has experienced 3 blizzards 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 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.
Ellenboro has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ellenboro was Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 27, 2024), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Feb 6, 2020 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28040 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ellenboro, NC, with 40 events documented.
Yes, Ellenboro (ZIP 28040) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Ellenboro has 5 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 $37.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28040 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 4, 2002. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14M in property damage in the Ellenboro, NC area (ZIP 28040). 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 →