Federal records document 100 natural disaster events in the Kingstown, NC area (ZIP 28150). These include 72 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $39M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 51 injuries.
With 72 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2024.
Kingstown has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $72.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Kingstown has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Kingstown has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2023.
Kingstown has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kingstown was EF4 Tornado on May 5, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 4, 2002), causing $9M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28150 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kingstown, NC, with 72 events documented.
Yes, Kingstown (ZIP 28150) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $72.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Kingstown has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28150 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 5, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39M in property damage in the Kingstown, NC area (ZIP 28150). 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 →