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28119 Morven, NC — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Morven, NC (28119)

Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 28119 in Morven, NC. These include 23 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.2M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Morven is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $151K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.

🌊 Floods

Morven has experienced 7 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $51.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2020.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Morven has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2020.

💨 Severe wind events

Morven has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2023.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Morven was Flood on Sep 17, 2018, which caused $51.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 13, 2020), causing $3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 5, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Morven, NC (28119)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28119 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 28119?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morven, NC, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $151K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 28119 (Morven) prone to flooding?

Yes, Morven (ZIP 28119) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $51.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2020.

Has Morven (28119) ever been hit by a tornado?

Morven has 6 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 $6.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2020.

What was the worst natural disaster in Morven, NC?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28119 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2018. This event caused $51.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 28119?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $58.2M in property damage in the Morven, NC area (ZIP 28119). 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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