Federal records document 66 natural disaster events in the Salisbury, NC area (ZIP 28144). These include 37 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 37 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 24, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $417.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Salisbury has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Salisbury 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.
Salisbury 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.
Salisbury has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 18, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salisbury was Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 3, 2003), causing $5.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 28, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28144 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salisbury, NC, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.2M in property damage.
Yes, Salisbury (ZIP 28144) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $417.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Salisbury has 7 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 $2.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28144 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 $18.8M in property damage in the Salisbury, NC area (ZIP 28144). 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 →