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28128 Norwood, NC — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Norwood, NC (28128)

Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 28128 in Norwood, NC. These include 23 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Norwood is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2019.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Norwood has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2022.

🌊 Floods

Norwood 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 $44.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Norwood was Flood on Sep 17, 2018, which caused $23.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2018), causing $20.6M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 16, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Norwood, NC (28128)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28128 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (9 events), and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 28128?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norwood, NC, with 23 events documented.

Is ZIP code 28128 (Norwood) prone to flooding?

Yes, Norwood (ZIP 28128) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $44.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2025.

Has Norwood (28128) ever been hit by a tornado?

Norwood has 9 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2022.

What was the worst natural disaster in Norwood, NC?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28128 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2018. This event caused $23.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 28128?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.8M in property damage in the Norwood, NC area (ZIP 28128). 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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