Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 28333 in Dudley, NC. These include 23 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 139 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 Aug 26, 2015.
Dudley has experienced 7 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 $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Dudley has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $50.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 24, 2016.
Dudley has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2011.
Dudley 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dudley was EF4 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 28, 1984), causing $25M in damages. 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 10, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28333 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dudley, NC, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Dudley (ZIP 28333) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $140K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2025.
Dudley 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 $50.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28333 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 $52.1M in property damage in the Dudley, NC area (ZIP 28333). 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 →