Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 28351 in Laurel Hill, NC. These include 25 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 24 injuries.
With 25 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $585K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2024.
Laurel Hill has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 12, 2004.
Laurel Hill has experienced 4 floods on record. 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Laurel Hill 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 Jul 25, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Laurel Hill was Flash Flood on Oct 8, 2016, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 3, 2003), causing $585K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28351 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laurel Hill, NC, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $585K in property damage.
Yes, Laurel Hill (ZIP 28351) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Laurel Hill has 8 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 12, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28351 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 8, 2016. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Laurel Hill, NC area (ZIP 28351). 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 →