Locust, NC (ZIP 28097) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 10, 2025.
Locust has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $269K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
Locust has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Locust was EF1 Tornado on Feb 6, 2020, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 5, 1989), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28097 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (8 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Locust, NC, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Locust (ZIP 28097) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $269K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
Locust has 3 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 $775K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 6, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28097 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 6, 2020. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Locust, NC area (ZIP 28097). 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 →