ZIP code 28358, covering Lumberton, NC, has 135 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 76 hailstorms, 26 floods, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.4M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lumberton is hailstorms, with 76 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $119.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2024.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (27%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 11, 2009.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 2015.
Lumberton has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 26, 2010.
Lumberton 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 28, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lumberton was EF2 Tornado on Apr 16, 2011, which caused $3.1M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 16, 2011), causing $3M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2004 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28358 has experienced 135 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), floods (26 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lumberton, NC, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $119.8K in property damage.
Yes, Lumberton (ZIP 28358) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
Lumberton has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28358 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 2011. This event caused $3.1M 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 $17.4M in property damage in the Lumberton, NC area (ZIP 28358). 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 →