Federal records document 86 natural disaster events in the Harrisburg, NC area (ZIP 28075). These include 41 floods, 33 hailstorms, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Harrisburg is floods, with 41 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (22%) 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 $7.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
There have been 33 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Harrisburg has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2022.
Harrisburg 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.
Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg was Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 27, 2008), causing $5.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 3, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28075 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (41 events), hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harrisburg, NC, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.2M in property damage.
Yes, Harrisburg (ZIP 28075) has 41 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Harrisburg has 9 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28075 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 $23.3M in property damage in the Harrisburg, NC area (ZIP 28075). 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 →