Shelby, NC (ZIP 28152) has experienced 88 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 64 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Shelby is hailstorms, with 64 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (57%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Shelby has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $345K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 8, 2017.
Shelby 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.
Shelby 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 Shelby was Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 27, 2024), causing $2M 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 28152 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shelby, NC, with 64 events documented.
Yes, Shelby (ZIP 28152) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
Shelby 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 $345K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 8, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28152 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 4, 2002. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.3M in property damage in the Shelby, NC area (ZIP 28152). 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 →