Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 28160 in Spindale, NC. These include 28 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.4M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (28 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Spindale has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Spindale 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 $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Spindale has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 1975.
Spindale has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 10, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spindale was Ice Storm on Dec 4, 2002, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 7, 2004), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28160 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spindale, NC, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Spindale (ZIP 28160) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Spindale has 3 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 $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28160 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 $10.4M in property damage in the Spindale, NC area (ZIP 28160). 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 →