Stanley, NC (ZIP 28164) has experienced 78 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 54 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Stanley is hailstorms, with 54 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $31.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Stanley has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 13, 2010.
Stanley has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $18.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2005.
Stanley 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stanley was Flash Flood on Sep 27, 2024, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 4, 2002), causing $18M in damages. Flood on Jun 9, 2019 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28164 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stanley, NC, with 54 events documented.
Yes, Stanley (ZIP 28164) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2024.
Stanley has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $800K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 13, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28164 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 27, 2024. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.4M in property damage in the Stanley, NC area (ZIP 28164). 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 →