Stanfield, NC (ZIP 28163) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $759.5K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (14 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2015.
Stanfield has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $184.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
Stanfield has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $575K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 29, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stanfield was EF1 Tornado on May 5, 1989, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 18, 1980), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28163 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (10 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stanfield, NC, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Stanfield (ZIP 28163) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $184.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2025.
Stanfield 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 $575K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 29, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28163 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 5, 1989. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $759.5K in property damage in the Stanfield, NC area (ZIP 28163). 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 →