Autryville, NC (ZIP 28318) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.5M. These events have resulted in 19 recorded deaths and 148 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $38.7M in documented property damage. 17 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
Autryville has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $132K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Autryville 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.
Autryville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 1, 2022.
Autryville 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 Autryville was EF3 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 10 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 16, 2011), causing $10M in damages. 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 29, 2017 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28318 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Autryville, NC, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Autryville (ZIP 28318) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $132K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Autryville has 11 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 $38.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28318 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 10 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.5M in property damage in the Autryville, NC area (ZIP 28318). 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 →