Pineville, NC (ZIP 28134) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pineville is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $68K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (40%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
Pineville has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Pineville has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $42.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Pineville has experienced 3 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 20, 2008.
Pineville has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 29, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pineville was Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Feb 26, 2004), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 10, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28134 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pineville, NC, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $68K in property damage.
Yes, Pineville (ZIP 28134) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
Pineville has 5 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 6, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28134 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 4, 2002. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.6M in property damage in the Pineville, NC area (ZIP 28134). 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 →