Federal records document 88 natural disaster events in the Hope Mills, NC area (ZIP 28348). These include 57 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
With 57 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
Hope Mills 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 $53.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 27, 2009.
Hope Mills 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.
Hope Mills has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 24, 1975.
Hope Mills 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 Hope Mills was EF3 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 28, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Mar 28, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28348 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hope Mills, NC, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Hope Mills (ZIP 28348) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
Hope Mills 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 $53.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 27, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28348 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $55.9M in property damage in the Hope Mills, NC area (ZIP 28348). 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 →