Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 28339 in Erwin, NC. These include 39 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
With 39 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 14, 2025.
Erwin has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $16.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Erwin has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2016.
Erwin has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Erwin 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 Jul 20, 2005.
Erwin has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Erwin was EF2 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011, which caused $16M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28339 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Erwin, NC, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Erwin (ZIP 28339) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Erwin has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $16.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28339 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 2011. This event caused $16M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.1M in property damage in the Erwin, NC area (ZIP 28339). 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 →