Federal records document 99 natural disaster events in the Vale, NC area (ZIP 28168). These include 60 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $104M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 73 injuries.
With 60 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (36%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $90.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 23, 2017.
Vale has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Vale 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.
Vale 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 Vale was EF4 Tornado on May 5, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 5, 1989), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 5, 1989 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28168 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vale, NC, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Vale (ZIP 28168) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2025.
Vale has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $90.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 23, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28168 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 5, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $104M in property damage in the Vale, NC area (ZIP 28168). 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 →