Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 28135 in Polkton, NC. These include 28 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 28 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2022.
Polkton 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 $44.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Polkton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2022.
Polkton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Polkton 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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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28135 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Polkton, NC, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Polkton (ZIP 28135) 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.
Polkton 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28135 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.5M in property damage in the Polkton, NC area (ZIP 28135). 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 →