Union Mills, NC (ZIP 28167) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 41 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Union Mills is hailstorms, with 41 recorded events making up 64% 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 7, 2021.
Union Mills 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.
Union Mills has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $907K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 27, 2010.
Union Mills has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 2016.
Union Mills has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 4, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Union Mills 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 28167 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Union Mills, NC, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Union Mills (ZIP 28167) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 7, 2021.
Union Mills 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 $907K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 27, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28167 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 $12.7M in property damage in the Union Mills, NC area (ZIP 28167). 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 →