Linden, NC (ZIP 28356) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 25 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (25 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 29, 2025.
Linden has experienced 7 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 $16.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Linden has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2016.
Linden has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 2, 2009.
Linden 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 20, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Linden 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 (Aug 28, 1988), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28356 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (2 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Linden, NC, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Linden (ZIP 28356) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 2, 2009.
Linden has 7 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 $16.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28356 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 $16.6M in property damage in the Linden, NC area (ZIP 28356). 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 →