ZIP code 28352, covering Laurinburg, NC, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $76.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 311 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Laurinburg is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $587K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (47%) 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 $9.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 7, 2004.
Laurinburg has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $66M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Laurinburg has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $935K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 15, 2022.
Laurinburg 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 Laurinburg was Flood on Sep 17, 2018, which caused $35.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 17, 2018), causing $30.6M 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 28352 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laurinburg, NC, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $587K in property damage.
Yes, Laurinburg (ZIP 28352) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $66M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Laurinburg has 17 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 $9.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 7, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28352 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2018. This event caused $35.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $76.9M in property damage in the Laurinburg, NC area (ZIP 28352). 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 →