ZIP code 28112, covering Monroe, NC, has 86 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 23 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (46 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $322K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Monroe has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $28.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2017.
Monroe has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $61.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2014.
Monroe 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.
Monroe 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monroe 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. EF2 Tornado on Mar 6, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28112 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monroe, NC, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $155K in property damage.
Yes, Monroe (ZIP 28112) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $322K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Monroe has 9 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 $28.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28112 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.7M in property damage in the Monroe, NC area (ZIP 28112). 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 →