ZIP code 28340, covering Mcdonald, NC, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mcdonald is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 2015.
Mcdonald has experienced 7 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $324K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
Mcdonald has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $958K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 11, 2009.
Mcdonald has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2010.
Mcdonald 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 28, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mcdonald was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2004, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 16, 2011), causing $1.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 25, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28340 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mcdonald, NC, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.8K in property damage.
Yes, Mcdonald (ZIP 28340) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $324K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
Mcdonald has 11 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28340 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2004. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.8M in property damage in the Mcdonald, NC area (ZIP 28340). 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 →