Federal records document 91 natural disaster events in the Cornelius, NC area (ZIP 28078). These include 56 hailstorms, 26 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Cornelius is hailstorms, with 56 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (58%) 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 $36.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Cornelius has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 7, 1992.
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 2 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 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 Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 4, 2002), causing $12M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 27, 2008 also caused significant damage ($5.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28078 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), floods (26 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cornelius, NC, with 56 events documented.
Yes, Cornelius (ZIP 28078) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Cornelius has 4 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 $325K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 7, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28078 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.4M in property damage in the Cornelius, NC area (ZIP 28078). 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 →