Federal records document 78 natural disaster events in the Gastonia, NC area (ZIP 28054). These include 56 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Gastonia is hailstorms, with 56 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Gastonia has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
Gastonia 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 $18.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Gastonia 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 Gastonia was Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002, which caused $18M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 9, 2008), causing $7M in damages. Flood on Mar 20, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28054 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gastonia, NC, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300K in property damage.
Yes, Gastonia (ZIP 28054) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Gastonia has 6 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 $7.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28054 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 4, 2002. This event caused $18M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.3M in property damage in the Gastonia, NC area (ZIP 28054). 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 →