Federal records document 93 natural disaster events in the Lawndale, NC area (ZIP 28090). These include 64 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $90.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 64 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lawndale is hailstorms, with 64 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $76.9M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
Lawndale has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2023.
Lawndale 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.
Lawndale has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2020.
Lawndale 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lawndale was EF4 Tornado on May 5, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 5, 1989), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 5, 1989 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28090 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lawndale, NC, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Lawndale (ZIP 28090) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2020.
Lawndale has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $76.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28090 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 5, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $90.4M in property damage in the Lawndale, NC area (ZIP 28090). 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 →