Federal records document 82 natural disaster events in the Zcta 28117, NC area (ZIP 28117). These include 56 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.9M.
With 56 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Zcta 28117 has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Zcta 28117 has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Zcta 28117 has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2018.
Zcta 28117 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 $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Zcta 28117 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 28117 was Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 20, 2003), causing $2M 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 28117 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 28117, NC, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $31K in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 28117 (ZIP 28117) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Zcta 28117 has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28117 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 $14.9M in property damage in the Zcta 28117, NC area (ZIP 28117). 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 →