Fayetteville, NC (ZIP 28311) has experienced 85 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 61 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (62 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Fayetteville has experienced 5 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 $3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 28, 1988.
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 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 4, 1966.
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 Feb 22, 1971, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 29, 2016), causing $1M in damages. 2.5" Hail on Jul 1, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28311 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fayetteville, NC, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Fayetteville (ZIP 28311) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Fayetteville has 5 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 28, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28311 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 $5.3M in property damage in the Fayetteville, NC area (ZIP 28311). 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 →