ZIP code 28115, covering Mooresville, NC, has 101 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 68 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14M. Across all recorded events, 5 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (68 total). Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (50%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Mooresville has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $875K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Mooresville has experienced 5 extreme cold events 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. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
Mooresville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2018.
Mooresville has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mooresville was Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 27, 2008), causing $1M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28115 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mooresville, NC, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11K in property damage.
Yes, Mooresville (ZIP 28115) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Mooresville has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $875K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 11, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28115 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 4, 2002. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14M in property damage in the Mooresville, NC area (ZIP 28115). 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 →