ZIP code 28364, covering Maxton, NC, has 82 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $80.9M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 334 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Maxton is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 54% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $626.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (41%) 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 $10.8M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Maxton has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $68.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Maxton has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 11, 2009.
Maxton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 25, 2006.
Maxton 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 Maxton 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 28364 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Maxton, NC, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $626.9K in property damage.
Yes, Maxton (ZIP 28364) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $68.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Maxton 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 $10.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28364 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 $80.9M in property damage in the Maxton, NC area (ZIP 28364). 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 →