Mount Ulla, NC (ZIP 28125) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 5 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.6M. Across all recorded events, 5 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Mount Ulla is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Mount Ulla has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $314.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Mount Ulla 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.
Mount Ulla has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2008.
Mount Ulla has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $575K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Mount Ulla 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 Mount Ulla was Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28125 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Ulla, NC, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Mount Ulla (ZIP 28125) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $314.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Mount Ulla has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $575K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 11, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28125 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 $12.6M in property damage in the Mount Ulla, NC area (ZIP 28125). 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 →