ZIP code 28301, covering East Fayettevill, NC, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 61 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for East Fayettevill is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2018.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Flood-related events have caused a combined $104K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
East Fayettevill has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 24, 1975.
East Fayettevill has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 22, 1971.
East Fayettevill has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2016.
East Fayettevill has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 10, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Fayettevill was EF3 Tornado on Feb 22, 1971, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Jul 1, 2012), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28301 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Fayettevill, NC, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, East Fayettevill (ZIP 28301) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $104K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
East Fayettevill has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 22, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28301 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 22, 1971. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the East Fayettevill, NC area (ZIP 28301). 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 →