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28108 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (28108)

Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 28108 in this area, . These include 17 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 13 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 17 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2024.

🌊 Floods

this area has experienced 6 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $143K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

this area has experienced 4 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 18, 1990.

❄️ Blizzards

this area 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 $11.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 26, 2004.

🥶 Extreme cold events

this area 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was EF4 Tornado on May 5, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 4, 2002), causing $11M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (28108)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28108 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 28108?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 17 events documented.

Is ZIP code 28108 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 28108) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $143K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.

Has this area (28108) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area has 4 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 $25.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 18, 1990.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28108 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 5, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 28108?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.6M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 28108). 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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