ZIP code 28328, covering Clinton, NC, has 77 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 55 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 74 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Clinton is hailstorms, with 55 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2024.
Clinton has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $27.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 3, 2022.
Clinton has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Clinton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 1, 2022.
Clinton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clinton was EF4 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 28, 2020), causing $5M 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 28328 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clinton, NC, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23K in property damage.
Yes, Clinton (ZIP 28328) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Clinton has 10 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 $27.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 3, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28328 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.6M in property damage in the Clinton, NC area (ZIP 28328). 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 →