Salisbury, NC (ZIP 28146) has experienced 85 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 51 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Salisbury is hailstorms, with 51 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% 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 $412.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
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 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2008.
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.
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. EF1 Tornado on Aug 23, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28146 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (11 events), extreme cold events (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salisbury, NC, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.2M in property damage.
Yes, Salisbury (ZIP 28146) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $412.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
Salisbury has 11 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 6, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28146 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 $23.1M in property damage in the Salisbury, NC area (ZIP 28146). 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 →