Weddington, NC (ZIP 28173) has experienced 96 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 hailstorms, 28 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Weddington is hailstorms, with 55 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $383K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2024.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 $290.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Weddington has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $25.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2017.
Weddington has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2022.
Weddington has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $11.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 26, 2004.
Weddington 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Weddington was EF4 Tornado on May 5, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 4, 2002), causing $11M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28173 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), floods (28 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Weddington, NC, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $383K in property damage.
Yes, Weddington (ZIP 28173) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $290.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Weddington has 7 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 $25.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28173 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 5, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.4M in property damage in the Weddington, NC area (ZIP 28173). 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 →