Falcon, NC (ZIP 28342) shows 10 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $16M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
With 3 recorded incidents (30% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2018.
Falcon has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $16M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Falcon has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2016.
Falcon has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 2, 2009.
Falcon 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 Aug 10, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Falcon 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 28342 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Falcon, NC, with 3 events documented.
Yes, Falcon (ZIP 28342) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 2, 2009.
Falcon has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $16M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28342 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 $16M in property damage in the Falcon, NC area (ZIP 28342). 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 →