Federal records document 77 natural disaster events in the Bonnie Doone, NC area (ZIP 28303). These include 53 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $186M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 145 injuries.
With 53 recorded incidents (69% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $82.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
Bonnie Doone has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 24, 1975.
Bonnie Doone has experienced 3 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $102.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Bonnie Doone 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.
Bonnie Doone 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 Bonnie Doone was EF3 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Oct 9, 2016), causing $82.1M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Feb 22, 1971 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28303 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), floods (14 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 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bonnie Doone, NC, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Bonnie Doone (ZIP 28303) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $82.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
Bonnie Doone 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 $102.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28303 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 2011. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $186M in property damage in the Bonnie Doone, NC area (ZIP 28303). 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 →