Federal records document 127 natural disaster events in the Fayetteville, NC area (ZIP 28306). These include 84 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $159.5M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 166 injuries.
With 84 recorded incidents (66% 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 Apr 7, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (15%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (43%) 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 $156.3M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Fayetteville has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2010.
Fayetteville 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.
Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville was EF3 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 28, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28306 has experienced 127 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (84 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fayetteville, NC, with 84 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Fayetteville (ZIP 28306) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
Fayetteville 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 $156.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28306 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 $159.5M in property damage in the Fayetteville, NC area (ZIP 28306). 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 →