Calypso, NC (ZIP 28325) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.7M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 102 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Calypso is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Calypso has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (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 $50.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 16, 1996.
Calypso has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2017.
Calypso has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2016.
Calypso has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Calypso was EF4 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 28, 1984), causing $25M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28325 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Calypso, NC, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Calypso (ZIP 28325) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2025.
Calypso has 7 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 $50.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 16, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28325 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.7M in property damage in the Calypso, NC area (ZIP 28325). 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 →