Hoffman, NC (ZIP 28347) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.9M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (11 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2021.
Hoffman has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $31.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2018.
Hoffman has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 11, 1981.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hoffman was Flood on Sep 17, 2018, which caused $28.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 8, 2016), causing $3.1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Feb 11, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28347 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hoffman, NC, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Hoffman (ZIP 28347) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2018.
Hoffman has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 11, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28347 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2018. This event caused $28.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.9M in property damage in the Hoffman, NC area (ZIP 28347). 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 →