Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 28357 in Lumber Bridge, NC. These include 28 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 15 injuries.
With 28 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Lumber Bridge has experienced 10 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 27, 2009.
Lumber Bridge has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
Lumber Bridge has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 27, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lumber Bridge was Flash Flood on Sep 29, 2016, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 11, 1981), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28357 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lumber Bridge, NC, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12K in property damage.
Yes, Lumber Bridge (ZIP 28357) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
Lumber Bridge 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 27, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28357 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 29, 2016. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Lumber Bridge, NC area (ZIP 28357). 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 →