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28073 Grover, NC — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Grover, NC (28073)

ZIP code 28073, covering Grover, NC, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.3M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (41 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.

🌊 Floods

Grover has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $172.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Grover has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2020.

❄️ Blizzards

Grover 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.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Grover 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.

🔥 Wildfires

Grover has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 7, 2022.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Grover was Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Feb 6, 2020 also caused significant damage ($750K).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Grover, NC (28073)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28073 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 28073?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grover, NC, with 41 events documented.

Is ZIP code 28073 (Grover) prone to flooding?

Yes, Grover (ZIP 28073) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $172.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.

Has Grover (28073) ever been hit by a tornado?

Grover 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2020.

What was the worst natural disaster in Grover, NC?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28073 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 28073?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.3M in property damage in the Grover, NC area (ZIP 28073). 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 →

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