Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 28344 in Godwin, NC. These include 12 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (12 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 14, 2025.
Godwin has experienced 5 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 $16.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2019.
Godwin has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $24K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Godwin 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.
Godwin 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 Godwin was EF2 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011, which caused $16M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 19, 2019), causing $650K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28344 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Godwin, NC, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Godwin (ZIP 28344) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Godwin has 5 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 $16.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28344 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 $16.7M in property damage in the Godwin, NC area (ZIP 28344). 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 →