Faison, NC (ZIP 28341) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $82.4M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 150 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (33 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2022.
Faison has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $76.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 3, 2022.
Faison has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2020.
Faison has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $468.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2017.
Faison 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 Faison 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. EF4 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28341 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Faison, NC, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23K in property damage.
Yes, Faison (ZIP 28341) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2020.
Faison 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 $76.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 3, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28341 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 $82.4M in property damage in the Faison, NC area (ZIP 28341). 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 →